Lundin sells European mines to Boliden for up to $1.45 billionNeves-Corvo in Portugal and Zinkgruvan in Sweden will nearly double Boliden’s zinc output and boost copper production by 43%.Cecilia Jamasmie | December 9, 2024 | 3:43 am
Foran advances McIlvenna Bay copper-zinc mine toward 2025 productionMcIlvenna Bay is the largest undeveloped volcanogenic-hosted massive sulphide deposit…Staff Writer | December 3, 2024 | 10:46 am
Trafigura rattles zinc market with huge order for LME metalOrders to withdraw zinc from warehouses overseen by the exchange…Bloomberg News | November 28, 2024 | 8:39 am
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
Canada wants G-7 talks on metals pricing to counter China’s sway Canada has been thinking about supporting investment through measures such as pricing floors to address alleged market manipulation. Bloomberg News | January 15, 2025 | 12:44 pm