February 7, 2024 Tsingshan’s 2023 nickel output jumps to record high Tsingshan Group's nickel output rose 27% in 2023 to a record 1.12 million metric tons nickel unit.
February 7, 2024 China’s CMOC eyes further growth in Congo and beyond after taking cobalt crown CMOC last year became the world's No. 1 cobalt mining company with production of some 55,000 tons.
February 7, 2024 Vedanta weighs sale of minority stake in Zambian copper assets The company is talking to a range of financing partners to raise money for a restart of its Konkola Copper Mines unit.
February 7, 2024 Ivanhoe, Trafigura to be first users of Lobito Atlantic Railway Corridor They will ship copper, cobalt and other critical minerals and metals from mines in the DRC to Angola’s port of Lobito via rail.
February 6, 2024 Freeport-McMoRan names Kathleen Quirk as CEO Quirk will assume full responsibility for executive management of the business effective June 11.
February 6, 2024 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.
February 6, 2024 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.
February 6, 2024 Aurubis Q1 profit misses forecast on lower metal prices The decline was driven by a 16% drop in earnings for the metal recycling segment.
February 6, 2024 French government flags fresh funds for nickel rescue The government plans to offer fresh subsidies and loans for a New Caledonia nickel plant co-owned by Glencore.
February 6, 2024 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.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am