Codelco’s copper output edges up in May Codelco produced 111,700 metric tons of copper in May, up a slight 0.7% from a year earlier. Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 7:19 am
CMOC to double copper output at Congo mines to 1 million tonnes by 2028 The Chinese miner produced about 420,000 tonnes of copper in 2023. Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 7:17 am
Nexa Resources in talks to sell Peru copper project The Latin America-focused miner has confirmed ongoing negotiations linked to a possible sale of the $655 million Pukaqaqa project. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 10, 2024 | 4:02 am
Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet. Frik Els | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 pm
Barrick taps Fleet Space’s technology to advance copper exploration at Reko Diq Reko Diq is a strategic part of Barrick’s copper portfolio as it grows its exposure to the key energy transition metal. Staff Writer | July 9, 2024 | 11:29 am
China’s Plenum promises cues for commodity bulls and bears There’s a view that China is likely to provide more support for its economic recovery. Bloomberg News | July 9, 2024 | 9:55 am
Conflict in Congo threatens trade in key metals, UN experts say Companies buying metal sourced from central Africa could be exposing themselves to United Nations sanctions. Bloomberg News | July 9, 2024 | 7:34 am
Codelco eyes 10% stake in Teck’s Quebrada Blanca copper mine Codelco values the interest in Quebrada Blanca, currently held by Chilean state mining firm Enami, at about $500 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 am
Indonesian group to buy Hillside copper project in Australia for $265 million Hillside represents the largest permitted and shovel-ready copper project in Australia. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | July 8, 2024 | 12:42 pm