Column: China’s rare copper export boom signals more than weak demand The world's largest buyer of copper shipped out an unprecedented 158,000 metric tons of refined metal in June. Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 9:27 am
US policy to increase mineral production must include revisiting tariffs A three-year, phase-in for tariffs on refined minerals would allow time to expand and build refineries. Gregory Wischer - Payne Institute for Public Policy | August 20, 2024 | 9:23 am
Hindustan Zinc nearly doubles dividend payout The move is expected to help group parent Vedanta Resources reduce its debt. Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 7:46 am
Antofagasta’s half-year profit up on strong copper prices In July, the company said full-year copper output from its four mines in Chile would be at the lower end of its guidance range. Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 7:37 am
Heavy rains to threaten 25% of copper projects by 2050 Verisk Maplecroft predicts that by mid-century, a quarter of global copper projects will be affected by extreme precipitation. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 20, 2024 | 5:47 am
Arab Gulf States double down mining efforts The Arab Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are intensifying their focus on the mining sector to secure their economic futures. Jamil Hijazi | August 20, 2024 | 5:36 am
Anglo American to receive coal bids in September The sale process includes the Grosvenor and Moranbah North mines along with three smaller mines in Queensland. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 20, 2024 | 4:02 am
BHP’s quick strike fix sets tone for labor talks amid copper rally Analysts say BHP's quick fix to a recent six-day strike at its huge Escondida copper mine in Chile could set the tone for upcoming negotiations elsewhere. Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 3:36 am
Strike at Lundin’s Caserones copper mine showing no signs of resolution after a week The workers are prepared to drag out the strike for more than 40 days if needed, according to the union's president. Reuters | August 19, 2024 | 5:06 pm
