CHART: Copper price is being held hostage by Beijing New report foresees a possible step change at meeting of China’s highest lawmaking body next week, with a decline of $1,000/t a distinct possibility. Frik Els | October 29, 2024 | 4:11 am
China’s cobalt king hits output goal months ahead of schedule The world’s No. 1 cobalt miner smashed through its full-year output target last quarter after a speedy ramp-up. Bloomberg News | October 29, 2024 | 2:20 am
Cadia becomes first Newmont mine to receive Copper Mark credential With this, about 35% of Australia’s copper is produced at sites that have obtained The Copper Mark. Staff Writer | October 28, 2024 | 12:39 pm
Canadian Copper to buy Caribou mill for treating Murray Brook ore A preliminary economic assessment is due in the first half of 2025. Staff Writer | October 28, 2024 | 10:04 am
Mining vs AI – It’s not even close Nvidia throws shade on the entire global mining industry. Frik Els | October 28, 2024 | 6:51 am
Nornickel raises 2024 production guidance for all metals The Russian company increased nine-month copper and palladium output year on year while platinum and nickel were unchanged. Reuters | October 28, 2024 | 4:11 am
Korea Zinc attempts to fend off takeover with $1.5 billion share buyback Korea Zinc announced Monday it has secured a 9.85% stake in the company via a tender offer that expired last week. Reuters | October 28, 2024 | 1:48 am
Codelco suspends operations at copper refinery after worker’s death The firm said it had opened an investigation into the death. Reuters | October 25, 2024 | 1:11 pm
Sanctions delay to Russian zinc mine causes supply miscalculation Western sanctions on Russia's zinc miner Ozernoye have left it struggling to replace equipment needed to ramp up output. Reuters | October 25, 2024 | 10:10 am