China’s copper industry is struggling when it should be booming

Buyers lack conviction and the view from the factory floor remains cautious as margins are suppressed and profits wither.

Bloomberg News | September 18, 2023 | 5:03 pm

Indian, Canadian officials discuss critical mineral mining cooperation

Talks were held amid tense diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Reuters | September 18, 2023 | 9:55 am

Codelco ends long-term mined copper deals to China clients from 2025 – sources

Company is aiming to replace exclusively copper concentrate deals with others that include concentrate and value-added intermediate products such as blister and anode.

Reuters | September 18, 2023 | 5:48 am

IRA, EGD and now the EU move on China EVs – governments are showering mining with money

When the EU closes its EV market to China, it would open up a direct route and likely premium pricing for lithium, nickel, cobalt miners now supplying China.

Frik Els | September 17, 2023 | 2:05 pm

Trafigura wrestles with future of metals unit after losses

Trafigura Group is struggling with its metal business following a string of missteps.

Bloomberg News | September 17, 2023 | 9:54 am

Europe’s “oldest” copper cannon made of Slavic copper

A “faulty” cast copper-alloy cannon may be the oldest in Europe.

Staff Writer | September 17, 2023 | 7:41 am

Mining M&A activity tracking towards decade high this year — report

According to Fitch Ratings, the financial profiles of miners will remain resilient in the short to medium term as commodity prices remain above mid-cycle levels.

MINING.com Editor | September 15, 2023 | 2:23 pm