Column: Tin falls back to earth but supply problems haven’t gone away

Investors lost faith in tin's bull narrative towards the end of 2024, slashing bets on a further rally and helping crash the price.

Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 2:08 pm

China ramping up grid spending after green power supply boom

Faster grid expansion is going to accelerate demand for copper, said Wei Lai, deputy trading head at Zijin Mining Investment Shanghai Co.

Bloomberg News | January 16, 2025 | 1:49 pm

Rio Tinto and Glencore discuss potential merger

A $160 billion Rio Tinto-Glencore combination makes sense in a copper-centric world, but we've been here before.

Frik Els | January 16, 2025 | 1:46 pm

Rio Tinto, Glencore discuss mining’s biggest-ever potential merger

Combining the two businesses would potentially create a behemoth to leapfrog longstanding industry leader BHP Group.

Bloomberg News | January 16, 2025 | 12:16 pm

Zambia says Saudi’s Manara interested in its copper assets

Manara is reportedly closing in on a deal to buy a minority stake in First Quantum Minerals' assets in Zambia.

Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 8:55 am

Zijin to buy 25% stake in Chinese lithium miner for $1.87 billion

The deal would grant Zijin controlling rights in Zangge Mining, which operates in the mineral-rich western region of Qinghai.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2025 | 5:54 am

Antofagasta misses 2024 copper target, keeps 2025 guidance

Antofagasta — which operates four copper mines in Chile — maintained its 2025 guidance at 660,000 to 700,000 tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2025 | 4:03 am

US Strategic Metals, AlphaSierra One partner to bolster domestic critical minerals supply chain

The companies said they will leverage their complementary expertise to advance efficient extraction, processing, and distribution of critical minerals within the US.

Staff Writer | January 15, 2025 | 2:55 pm

Column: Copper’s early-year rally leaves investors unimpressed

Doctor Copper has started 2025 with a spring in his step after a year when the early bull party was followed by a prolonged hangover.

Reuters | January 15, 2025 | 1:37 pm

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