ChatGPT doesn’t know where the world’s copper comes from, AI images show mining stuck in the Great Depression So much for data mining and machine learning. Frik Els | January 20, 2023 | 1:55 pm
Glencore’s Antapaccay copper mine attacked, fire breaks out Video footage published by the company on its Facebook page shows people putting flammable material near the mine. Reuters | January 20, 2023 | 12:08 pm
ERG sees copper rising on high demand, supply worries The world's green energy transition will drive a new commodity supercycle, especially as inventories are at historical lows, Benedikt Sobotka said. Reuters | January 20, 2023 | 9:29 am
Court told Anglo turned blind eye to Zambian lead poisoning A hearing to determine whether a lawsuit can be classified as a class action for as many as 140,000 people began Friday. Bloomberg News | January 20, 2023 | 8:50 am
China’s copper costs driven up by Maike’s woes, output glitches The premium that buyers pay above futures prices for domestic copper have surged since the second half of last year. Reuters | January 20, 2023 | 8:02 am
Scientists working towards superconductors that allow current to flow without energy loss Researchers’ better understanding of copper-oxygen bonds may lead to the development of more efficient superconductors. Staff Writer | January 20, 2023 | 7:01 am
Record open interest in CME Group’s copper options Copper Options average daily volume was at 12,513 contracts month-to-date, up 410% versus a year ago. Reuters | January 19, 2023 | 5:33 pm
Peru unrest threatens to choke off almost 2% of global copper supply Protests in Peru are threatening to choke off access to almost $4 billion worth of copper. Bloomberg News | January 19, 2023 | 1:24 pm
Column: Exchanges diversify as base metals trade shrinks in 2022 Volumes have fallen every month year-on-year since the suspension of nickel trading and the decision to cancel trades. Reuters | January 19, 2023 | 10:46 am