World’s number one copper producer forced to tap markets for mines overhaul Chile's Codelco has a new funding strategy that includes issuing debt and selling non-structural assets. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2019 | 11:08 am
First Quantum slumps after saying it’s not in takeover talks The owner of Africa’s biggest copper mine is headed for the biggest loss in seven weeks. Bloomberg News | September 23, 2019 | 10:18 am
Peruvian government wants to secure $21B in mining investments Of the $57 billion that are expected to be invested in 48 mid to long-term mining projects, at least $21 billion should be in place before Martín Vizcarra leaves office, the mining minister said. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 22, 2019 | 1:09 pm
Chile’s ruling party advocates for exempting mining from glacier regulations Representatives of Chile’s ruling party defended this weekend a government proposal to allow mining companies to operate on rocky glaciers. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 22, 2019 | 11:39 am
Pan Pacific sees global copper shortage shrinking in 2020 China's new smelting capacity, meanwhile, will help bolster global output. Reuters | September 20, 2019 | 1:45 pm
Peru’s copper output to surge 27% by 2022 — minister Peru is on track to produce 2.5 million tonnes of copper this year. Reuters | September 19, 2019 | 8:58 pm
First Quantum Minerals draws takeover interest First Quantum controls the open-pit Kansanshi mine in Zambia, which has 340,000 metric tons of annual copper production capacity. Bloomberg News | September 19, 2019 | 2:37 pm
London Metal Exchange to delay ban on tainted metal until 2025 — sources The deadline had been pushed back to 2025 in part because some major producers would not go along with the LME’s original plan. Reuters | September 19, 2019 | 11:24 am
Uganda to invite companies to redevelop former copper mine Once a major copper and cobalt producer, the Kilembe mine is believed to contain 4 million tonnes of ore. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2019 | 6:42 am