Freeport-McMoRan names Kathleen Quirk as CEO Quirk will assume full responsibility for executive management of the business effective June 11. Staff Writer | February 6, 2024 | 4:28 pm
Canadian government aims to support First Quantum after mine closure order, minister says The Panama copper mine accounted for about 40% of First Quantum's revenue and its closure led to a near-halving of the company's market value. Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 2:13 pm
Codelco’s 2023 production declines, but recovery seen this year Production at Codelco's mines is seen ticking up to 1.353 million tons in 2024, CEO Ruben Alvarado told Reuters. Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 10:56 am
Zambia set to negotiate bigger stakes in new mining projects Zambia is Africa's second-largest copper producer. Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 10:02 am
Aurubis Q1 profit misses forecast on lower metal prices The decline was driven by a 16% drop in earnings for the metal recycling segment. Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 9:58 am
Copper price rises on China’s support measures Copper prices rose for the first time in five sessions on Tuesday. Staff Writer | February 6, 2024 | 9:15 am
Freeport to handle Asian sales from Indonesia Indonesia is home to the flagship Grasberg copper-gold mine operated by Freeport, as well as the Manyar smelter. Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 8:12 am
Codelco sees Chuquicamata underground mine at capacity by 2030 The miner expects to reach processing capacity of 140,000 metric tons a day by 2030. Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 8:07 am
Cornell researchers figure out how to produce extra-pure nickelates Nickelates may be crucial for high-temperature superconductors that are much easier to cool and thus are far more promising for potential future applications. Staff Writer | February 6, 2024 | 5:30 am
