CHARTS: Copper price bulls bring back $10,000 forecasts

While plummeting spot TC/RCs – from $90+ to $3 – are behind the (already fizzling) rally, copper’s long term supply problems are also firmly back in focus.

Frik Els | March 29, 2024 | 1:07 pm

Glencore makes additional investment in Stillwater Critical Minerals

Last June, the commodity trading giant made its first investment in the critical minerals explorer.

Staff Writer | March 29, 2024 | 8:50 am

Shanghai copper heads for biggest monthly gain in 16 months

The most-traded May copper contract has gained nearly 5% so far this month.

Reuters | March 29, 2024 | 6:58 am

First Quantum execs discuss investment, disputed copper with Chinese officials

The talks included topics such as the potential for state-run Jiangxi Copper to gain influence on First Quantum's board decisions.

Reuters | March 29, 2024 | 6:39 am

US talks often with Congo’s Gecamines on cobalt and copper, official says

The United States continues to work with Zambia and Congo on mining and regulatory structures.

Bloomberg News | March 29, 2024 | 3:08 am

Codelco sees slow recovery after years of copper output declines

The company has been juggling four large investments at its aging operations after decades of underinvestment.

Bloomberg News | March 28, 2024 | 5:11 pm

China copper smelters move closer to possible 10% production cut

Thirteen major smelters proposed a reduction of 5% to 10% in planned output this year.

Bloomberg News | March 28, 2024 | 4:22 pm

Nigeria to grant mining licences only to companies that process locally

This signals a shift from Nigeria's decades-old policy of exporting raw materials.

Reuters | March 28, 2024 | 6:27 am

Chile’s copper output up 10% in February

Production in February 2024 was 420,242 metric tons.

Reuters | March 28, 2024 | 6:04 am

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