Copper price jumps as Chinese imports surge Copper price now up more than 20% from covid-19 lows as China's April concentrate imports surge 22% to over 2m tonnes for only the third time ever. Frik Els | May 8, 2020 | 10:40 am
Chinalco tests workers at Toromocho after covid-19 case Worker who tested positive was transferred to a clinic in Lima and was in stable condition. Reuters | May 8, 2020 | 9:24 am
Updated feasibility boosts economics for Copper Mountain’s Eva project A new study has increased the mine life by three years to 15 years, boosted annual production by 25%. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 7, 2020 | 4:31 pm
Chile’s top miners boost production in March Production at Codelco - the world's largest copper miner - rose 14.8% year over year. Reuters | May 7, 2020 | 10:58 am
Peru mines to hit 80% production in a month Executive director of the National Society of Mining says around 20 companies are ready to resume operations. Reuters | May 7, 2020 | 8:23 am
Barrick cuts 2020 guidance, faces $191m bill in PNG Dispute with PNG over Porgera mine has done what a pandemic did not — dent the gold miner’s expected output for the year. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2020 | 6:42 am
Russia questions legality of US-planned moon mining pact The Kremlin says legal framework for mining on the moon should be examined to make sure it complies with international laws. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2020 | 3:45 am
Funds don’t buy into Doctor Copper’s recovery story Copper has staged a partial recovery from its initial covid-19 price shock. Reuters | May 5, 2020 | 9:32 am
Rio Tinto’s top investors face off over emissions cut plan Investor advisory groups are divided on whether shareholders should ask Rio to set targets on scope 3 emissions. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 5, 2020 | 6:18 am