The world’s copper supply is suddenly looking scarce

A forecast surplus of copper going into 2024 has suddenly all but disappeared.

Bloomberg News | December 11, 2023 | 10:55 am

Video: Braskem’s mine rupture in Brazil causing fear of collapse

A breach at a rock salt mine in Alagoas state, in Brazil’s northeast, has heightened concerns about an imminent total collapse.

Staff Writer | December 11, 2023 | 9:05 am

Tighter supplies to create tailwind for copper prices

Copper prices on the LME on Friday headed towards four-month highs.

Reuters | December 11, 2023 | 6:45 am

First Quantum requests end of blockades to Cobre Panamá copper mine

Ongoing blockades have prevented the miner from receiving the supplies necessary to fulfill Cobre Panamá’s environmental stability and asset integrity measures.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 10, 2023 | 11:46 am

Gold mine collapse in Venezuela kills a dozen people

A landslide buried the Paraiba de San José de Wadamapa mine in Venezuela's Bolívar state.

Reuters | December 10, 2023 | 10:13 am

Glencore deploys autonomous trucks at Lomas Bayas copper mine

Through its Lomas Lab, Glencore introduced four autonomous trucks at the Lomas Bayas copper mine in northern Chile.

Staff Writer | December 10, 2023 | 8:53 am

Panama government orders First Quantum to end copper operations

Cobre Panama has requested government authorization to lay off more than 4,000 of its employees.

Staff Writer | December 8, 2023 | 9:55 am

Anglo American shares plunge after production cuts

Shares hit their lowest point since March 2020 after the miner unveiled plans to drastically cut the amount of commodities it mines.

Staff Writer | December 8, 2023 | 8:07 am

Chile aims to be among world’s top three cobalt producers

The copper producing nation holds significant quantities of cobalt in its mining tailings, which could make it a global powerhouse.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 8, 2023 | 3:45 am

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