Column: Supply hits catch up with lead as LME stocks shrink

The copper-gold mine was suspended on March 27, 2023, due to a tailings overflow at the Guolanggou dam.

Mines in Chile produced 6.7% less of the wiring metal in April than in March.

US explorer announced its intent to acquire 100% interest in the 3,320-hectare Bambino nickel-copper- platinum group element property.

Indonesia banned shipments of all raw minerals from June 2023, but Freeport and Amman were given a year-long dispensation to export their copper concentrate.

Argentina’s Mendoza province is moving to spur exploration of its copper deposits.

Christian Caviedes will be replaced on an interim basis by the mine's operations manager, Rene Galleguillos.

BHP’s timing was good but the complexity of the deal requiring demergers and a copper price rally made it difficult to execute, investment officer said.

The miner reached a collective contract agreement with two workers' unions representing employees at its Andina mine.

Investors are looking to cash in following a blistering rally in industrial metals markets.