Southern Copper’s output seen above 1 million tonnes in 2027 The company also edged up its forecasts for this year, predicting output of 949,000 tons. Reuters | April 26, 2024 | 3:09 pm
Codelco output keeps falling, underscoring copper struggles The state-owned miner said output totaled 295,000 metric tons, down 10% from the same period last year. Bloomberg News | April 26, 2024 | 8:34 am
Panama completes process of mining concession cancellations The law was passed in November 2023 in response to the protests against First Quantum Minerals' new contract. Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 7:45 am
Silvercorp diversifies into South America with $146 million deal for Adventus Silvercorp said it has the technical capabilities to bring Adventus' El Domo project into production on an accelerated basis. Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 7:04 am
‘Aussie kryptonite’ helps identify mineral deposits Plumbian orthoclase is useful as an indicator mineral, which helps geologists locate and assess the presence of certain ore deposits. Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 6:45 am
China could hinder BHP’s bid to become top copper producer The deal comes just as Chinese copper processors are struggling to turn a profit on supplies from miners like BHP. Bloomberg News | April 26, 2024 | 6:41 am
Rising copper demand spurs search for alternative climate solutions CRU, a metals consultant, sees demand increasing about 40% by 2050 even if cleaner technologies aren’t rolled out aggressively. Bloomberg News | April 26, 2024 | 5:52 am
Copper price hits $10,000/t as BHP bid shows tight supply pipeline The metal has reclaimed the $10,000 threshold for the first time in two years. Bloomberg News | April 26, 2024 | 5:37 am
Anglo American rejects “opportunistic” $39bn takeover bid from BHP Under takeover rules, BHP is required to either make a solid offer for Anglo American by May 22 or walk away. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2024 | 3:24 am