Mitsubishi Materials sees H1 copper output up 1.8% y/y The Japanese copper smelter said it planned to produce 224,094 tonnes of refined copper in the first half. Reuters | April 1, 2024 | 4:02 am
Draft decree allows miners in Peru to exceed daily installed capacity by 10% Currently, excess production can reach up to 5% of the total allowed and if miners go over that limit, they have to pay a validation fee. Staff Writer | March 31, 2024 | 6:50 am
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