BHP set to dethrone Codelco as world’s biggest copper producer As long as BHP’s giant Escondida mine in Chile continues to step up production, the Australian company will nudge past Codelco this year. Bloomberg News | April 9, 2024 | 10:50 am
Column: Smelter charges collapse as zinc mine supply falters A string of mine closures has tightened concentrate availability with significant implications for the refined metal market. Reuters | April 9, 2024 | 5:58 am
Altona Rare Earths strikes copper deal in Botswana The Africa-focused explorer and developer can acquire up to 85% of Ignate African Mining's Sesana copper-silver project. Staff Writer | April 9, 2024 | 5:43 am
Copper price near 15-month high as supply fears spur bullish calls Citigroup said there’s potential for “explosive price upside” again in the next three years. Bloomberg News | April 9, 2024 | 4:40 am
Taseko makes senior secured notes offering of $500 million The company has invested in modernization and expansion of Gibraltar, making it the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada. Staff Writer | April 8, 2024 | 11:00 am
Copper price hits fresh 14-month high on supply fears, China optimism The red metal has rallied about 15% in the last two months. Bloomberg News | April 8, 2024 | 9:55 am
AI could add 1 million tonnes to copper demand by 2030, Trafigura chief economist says The surge in demand, driven by AI boom, could exacerbate the copper supply-demand imbalance, according to Trafigura's chief economist. Staff Writer | April 8, 2024 | 9:18 am
Vale walks away from exploration JV with Serabi Gold Serabi Gold noted it remains optimistic as there already are “a number of other groups keen to partner” with them. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 8, 2024 | 5:39 am
Rio Tinto promotes copper boss Bold Baatar to commercial chief Baatar's role in the expansion of Oyu Tolgoi and the $6.2bn Simandou iron ore project highlights his suitability for the post. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 8, 2024 | 3:39 am
