China copper smelters to cut concentrate purchases in green push The 15 largest smelters have agreed to trim purchases by 1.26 million tonnes. Bloomberg News | May 10, 2021 | 9:26 am
BHP braces for strike at Chilean copper mines Labour action would affect Escondida, the world's largest copper mine, and Spence. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2021 | 8:07 am
Aurubis delivers strong quarterly earnings, optimistic on outlook Company posted operating earnings before taxes of $125.18 million in Q2, compared to $110 million from the previous year. Reuters | May 10, 2021 | 7:37 am
Low carbon world needs $1.7 trillion in mining investment Wood Mackenzie says miners need to spend that amount in the next next 15 years to help supply enough metals needed for the shift to a low carbon world. Reuters | May 10, 2021 | 3:31 am
Commodities that will rule the green, digital transition A report by Fitch Solutions states that most battery metals together with metal scrap will see a boost over the next decade. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 9, 2021 | 1:00 pm
Investors bet billions that the metals bull run isn’t stopping The word from Wall St. is “don’t stop buying now,” with Goldman Sachs Group and Bank of America among those advising investors to load up. Bloomberg News | May 9, 2021 | 10:06 am
Copper price hits record high as Chile gives bulls another reason to cheer Chile’s lower house approved a measure that would introduce progressive taxes on copper sales, potentially creating a total burden of more than 80%. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 7, 2021 | 9:32 am
Home: Lead and zinc miss out on the supercycle party Lead and zinc have been lifted by the broader metallic rally but seem reluctant participants. Reuters | May 7, 2021 | 7:57 am
As China row deepens, 1 million tonnes of Australian copper concentrate needs new buyers Australian copper concentrate exports to China have been at zero since November amid record prices and historically low refining charges. Frik Els | May 6, 2021 | 5:00 pm