Chilean fuel-to-forestry giant Copec explores green hydrogen, copper options

Empresas Copec, which still gets most of its profit from fossil fuels and wood products, is stepping up its foray into renewable energy and alternative fuels.

Bloomberg News | August 7, 2024 | 10:26 am

Glencore holding 25,000t of zinc stocks after Zhairem ramp-up

Over the past five years, Glencore’s zinc production has shrunk, following sales of its shares of zinc projects in Bolivia and Peru.

Reuters | August 7, 2024 | 9:30 am

Chile copper export revenue rises in July despite lower prices

Chile accounts for more than a quarter of the world’s mined copper.

Bloomberg News | August 7, 2024 | 7:17 am

Zambia’s proposed minerals law may hurt copper investment, mines lobby says

Barrick and First Quantum Minerals are among investors that have outlined major expansion plans to boost copper output in Zambia.

Reuters | August 7, 2024 | 6:56 am

Glencore scraps plans to ditch coal on investor pressure

Over 95% of Glencore shareholders were in favour of keeping the coal unit to help fund growth in metals and support returns.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 7, 2024 | 4:03 am

First Quantum to trim work hours at stalled Panama copper mine

The decision may put some pressure on the new administration of President Jose Raul Mulino.

Bloomberg News | August 6, 2024 | 3:45 pm

Copper 360 reboots Rietberg mine in South Africa

This marks the first time in more than four decades that copper has been mined from the O’Kiep district.

Staff Writer | August 6, 2024 | 10:49 am

EDM moves Scotia zinc-lead mine closer to reopening

The company is preparing the mine plans for geotechnical assessment.

Staff Writer | August 6, 2024 | 10:31 am

Vedanta tops Q1 profit estimates on higher aluminum, zinc prices

Consolidated net profit surged 37% to 36.06 billion rupees (around $430 million).

Reuters | August 6, 2024 | 9:21 am

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