Antofagasta reports 5% increase in 2023 profit, slashes dividendAntofagasta earlier reported a rise of 2% in 2023 copper production, to 660,600 metric tons.Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 8:45 am
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BHP averts strike at Escondida mine with preliminary union deal In late September, the union's members rejected a proposal from the company, prompting government mediation to avoid a work stoppage. Reuters | October 12, 2023 | 6:46 am
China’s copper buyers flex muscles in Codelco contract negotiations Russian copper exports to China and expectations of surpluses have emboldened Chinese buyers to try and dictate how much they will pay Codelco for the industrial metal next year. Reuters | October 11, 2023 | 1:58 pm
Miners seek partners for copper assets as M&A heats up A flurry of copper mining deals are being lined up for the next six to 12 months, industry sources told Reuters. Reuters | October 11, 2023 | 11:56 am
Stellantis, Rio Tinto raise bets on Argentina copper mining The fresh funds may give McEwen Copper more breathing space before going public. Bloomberg News | October 11, 2023 | 10:14 am
Codelco said to near buyout of Australia’s Lithium Power Codelco is nearing a deal to acquire Lithium Power International. Bloomberg News | October 11, 2023 | 7:57 am
Billionaire Paolo Rocca has a plan B if Alpha Lithium bid fails Tecpetrol SA is giving shareholders in Alpha Lithium until Oct. 20 to accept a “best and final offer” that’s worth $210 million to $230 million. Bloomberg News | October 10, 2023 | 1:51 pm
China’s top copper buyers expect a 36% cut in Codelco premium China's largest copper buyers expect to pay a premium of around $90 per metric ton next year. Reuters | October 10, 2023 | 10:01 am
G2 Goldfields shares gain on high-grade find at Oko project in Guyana One hole cut 11 metres grading 37.9 grams gold per tonne from 148 metres downhole. Staff Writer | October 10, 2023 | 8:53 am
Vale weighs base metals IPO in three to four years Vale is not seeking new partners for its Base Metals unit following a recent equity sale, CEO said. Staff Writer | October 10, 2023 | 8:07 am