BHP chief executive cautiously optimistic about China’s economic growth The International Monetary Fund forecasts China's GDP will expand by just 3.2% this year, down from 8.1% growth in 2021. Reuters | October 21, 2022 | 7:58 am
All the metals we mined in 2021: Visualized The world mined 2.8 billion tonnes of metals in 2021. This infographic visualizes them all on the same scale. Visual Capitalist - Elements | October 20, 2022 | 10:32 pm
‘Strikingly tight’ copper market belies price drop, Freeport says Macroeconomic headwinds have pushed copper futures down almost 30% from a peak in March. Bloomberg News | October 20, 2022 | 1:21 pm
Los Andes Copper on track to deliver Vizcachitas feasibility by year-end, says CEO The company is currently mobilizing drill teams after a July environmental court decision reinstating the drilling permit. Henry Lazenby | October 20, 2022 | 11:26 am
CHARTS: “Almost unattainable” gap between green energy copper demand and mining supply New report estimates 1 million additional tonnes of copper supply is needed per year to meet climate goals. The tally so far in 2022? 260,000 tonnes. Staff Writer | October 20, 2022 | 9:53 am
Copper price rebounds on hopes of improving demand in China Bloomberg reports potential easing of covid-19 restrictions. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 20, 2022 | 8:40 am
Explainer: What is Indonesia’s proposed tin export ban about? Indonesia plans to ban the export of tin ingots to encourage investors to set up production facilities and develop its industries to process tin into other products at home. Reuters | October 20, 2022 | 7:54 am
Freeport-McMoRan profit plunges on weak copper prices LME copper has given up 30% since touching a record peak in March. Reuters | October 20, 2022 | 7:40 am
Mining giants warn Chile mining royalty would impact investment BHP and Antofagasta said a mining royalty bill in Chile would affect competitiveness and encourage miners to reevaluate investments. Reuters | October 19, 2022 | 10:55 am