Copper Top Stories

Environmentalists call on Norway to stop plans for deep-sea mining

Six environmental organisations, including the World Wildlife Fund and Greenpeace, on Monday called on Norway to stop plans to open ocean areas for deep-sea mining.

Reuters | April 12, 2021 | 6:56 am

Rio Tinto commits to higher Citadel spend

The world’s second largest miner has earmarked almost $19m for…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 12, 2021 | 5:30 am

Pro-foreign investment Lasso wins Ecuador presidential election

He has also vowed to enforce environmental protection rules and…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 12, 2021 | 4:59 am

In the midst of a presidential election, Peru mining sector reports mixed results

Copper production in Peru has been on a slow roller…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 11, 2021 | 12:00 pm

CATL takes stake in China Moly cobalt mine for $137.5 million

The investment gives CATL access to the Kisanfu copper-cobalt mine…

Reuters | April 11, 2021 | 9:46 am

Clean energy a boost for copper demand — ICA

Industry experts address the link between copper demand and clean energy in three sectors: alternative energy, electric mobility and energy-efficient equipment.

International Copper Association - ICA | November 1, 2017 | 6:18 am

Electric cars set world’s nickel miners on new course

Battery boom promises new and growing market for high-grade nickel products, but half the world's supply of the metal is unsuitable for battery production.

Reuters | October 31, 2017 | 12:59 pm

Anglo American investors demand clarity as dealmaker incoming chairman arrives

Stuart Chambers faces investor calls for clear direction at the company, long seen as a potential takeover target.

Reuters | October 31, 2017 | 4:58 am

Canada’s 3rd largest mining IPO points to healthy investor appetite

Zinc major Nexa Resources up more than 12% since Friday's IPO.

Frik Els | October 30, 2017 | 4:53 pm

London Metal Exchange in talks with online platforms

A source said the LME had made contact with established online venues Trayport and EBS, which are currently focused largely on energy and foreign exchange.

Reuters | October 30, 2017 | 10:39 am

Glencore raises marketing guidance, lowers output

In third-quarter production report, Glencore lowered its output guidance for copper, zinc and coal but said full-year earnings would not suffer.

Reuters | October 30, 2017 | 10:34 am

Electric cars yet to turn cobalt market into gold mine – Nornickel

Prices for cobalt metal, used in production of electric vehicle batteries, have tripled to nine-year peaks above $30 a pound from below $10 a pound in late 2015.

Reuters | October 30, 2017 | 3:14 am