April 13, 2020 Shanghai copper hits near 4-week high on supply woes The most-traded copper contract on the ShFE climbed as much as 1.9% to 41,980 yuan a tonne, its highest since March 17.
April 12, 2020 Glencore copper mine in Congo sends 350 contractors home Glencore's Katanga Mining sent 350 workers to be repatriated after the miner delayed the commissioning of an acid plant.
April 12, 2020 Codelco says it may have to slow investment plan Codelco's president, Octavio Araneda, said the company is going to have to consider deferring some investments.
April 10, 2020 Montana signs off on controversial copper mine Black Butte has been met with criticism from local environmental groups over recent years.
April 10, 2020 Exploding costs: An analysis of Galore Creek Our industry’s cost overrun problem is multi-faceted.
April 9, 2020 Wallbridge operations remain suspended until May The company has also withdrawn its full-year 2020 exploration drilling guidance.
April 9, 2020 Nexa’s Peru operations remain suspended Production at Cerro Lindo, Atacocha and El Porvenir mines remains suspended as the government extends the quarantine period until April 26.
April 9, 2020 Force majeure declared at giant Peru copper mine MMG has notified customers, including three major Chinese smelters according to Reuters.
April 9, 2020 Chile’s outsourced Codelco workers slam suspension of contract work over coronavirus The Confederation of Copper Workers complained Codelco made the decision without seeking their input or alternatives.
April 9, 2020 BHP confirms first two cases of coronavirus at Escondida mine One in-house worker and one contractor had shown symptoms and tested positive.
Ports for Australia’s Pilbara iron ore region closed due to cyclone Port Hedland, about 1,300 km (800 miles) north of Western Australia's state capital, Perth, is the world's biggest export point for iron ore. February 07, 2026 | 11:40 am
