Insight: Inside a copper output plunge at No. 1 global producer Codelco

Codelco "has had some significant strategic errors," especially attempting simultaneous projects, according to one consultant.

Reuters | March 1, 2024 | 9:51 am

Adani’s $1.2bn copper smelter to import concentrates from Peru, Chile, Australia

Kutch Copper, the world's biggest single-location plant of its type, expects to start operations in the next few weeks.

Reuters | March 1, 2024 | 9:15 am

Codelco says 85% of energy supply will be renewable by 2026

The miner has secured three 15-year contracts that will guarantee 1.8 terawatt hours per year.

Reuters | March 1, 2024 | 7:43 am

Well-connected streams more effective at reducing presence of toxic metals from upstream mining – study

Streams with ample connections to shallow groundwater flow paths are better at detoxifying specific forms of aluminum, cadmium, arsenic and zinc.

Staff Writer | March 1, 2024 | 5:30 am

Schaft Creek JV in British Columbia advances to prefeasibility stage

The study is due by the end of 2024 or early 2025.

Staff Writer | February 29, 2024 | 11:36 am

UK-based Getech, East Star partner to explore for Kazakhstan copper

East Star currently holds copper licenses on the Verkhuba deposit, which hosts a JORC-compliant exploration target of 19-23 million tonnes grading 1.4-1.9% copper equivalent.

Staff Writer | February 29, 2024 | 10:59 am

Abitibi Metals drills 3.5% copper in Quebec

Abitibi is advancing a plan to earn 80% of the project over seven years from Soquem.

Colin McClelland | February 29, 2024 | 9:04 am

BHP launches major worldwide restructuring, AFR reports

The changes led by CEO Mike Henry will see several specialist teams disbanded and their functions reassigned in a bid to cut costs and simplify operations.

Bloomberg News | February 28, 2024 | 2:55 pm

South32 to sell Illawarra project for $1.65 billion

CEO Graham Kerr said the deal will streamline the company's portfolio and unlock capital to invest in development projects in copper and zinc.

Reuters | February 28, 2024 | 1:48 pm

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