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Consensus forecast is for two years of stagnant copper prices

Copper is down 20% so far in 2022 and a new survey of over 30 investment banks and economic researchers sees little prospect for an exit from the bear market.

Staff Writer | November 28, 2022 | 3:08 pm

Las Bambas mine resumes copper output; transportation still halted

Las Bambas had reduced its operations to 30% of its…

Reuters | November 28, 2022 | 2:53 pm

Copper price down as China’s covid outbreak worsens

A series of stunning street protests in cities across the…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 28, 2022 | 9:59 am

BHP averts strike at world’s biggest copper mine

The union at Escondida copper mine in Chile said BHP’s latest…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2022 | 3:23 am

Copper’s biggest mystery is finally cracking

A recent discovery by Jetti Resources could unlock millions of…

Bloomberg News | November 27, 2022 | 10:58 am

Anglo American uses technology developed by NASA at Quellaveco mine in Peru

According to the miner, Quellaveco is the first 100% digital mine in Peru and is among the first ones to implement digital twin technology to improve efficiency and safety.

Staff Writer | November 27, 2022 | 8:32 am

Atalaya Mining stock rises on potential discoveries from regional exploration in Spain

Drilling along the Mojarra trend at PMV has resulted in a potential discovery was made via intersection of 18.75 metres of polymetallic massive sulphides.

Staff Writer | November 25, 2022 | 9:24 am

Copper mining grows at last but now smelters can’t keep up

The prospect of a wave of supply being met by insufficient conversion capacity is being reflected in a surge in fees.

Bloomberg News | November 25, 2022 | 8:16 am

Rio Tinto-Turquoise Hill takeover vote set for December 9

Turquoise Hill's shareholders vote has been repeatedly delayed because of the opposition of key minority investors and regulators' scrutiny.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2022 | 3:51 am

RANKED: World’s top 10 biggest mines by ore throughput in 2022

The amount of tonnes of ore extracted from the earth in a day is vast at the world’s largest mines — owned and operated by the majors of the industry.

MINING.com Editor | November 24, 2022 | 2:22 pm

Evolution drills new copper-gold extensions at Ernest Henry mine in Australia

Evolution considers the 100%-owned Ernest Henry mine a world class operation and a key asset in its portfolio.

Staff Writer | November 24, 2022 | 10:33 am

Aurubis CEO ‘disappointed’ LME did not ban Russian metals

Aurubis had previously said it wanted the LME to impose an immediate ban on Russian metal due to risk of warehouses filling up.

Reuters | November 24, 2022 | 10:21 am

World’s biggest copper mine moves closer to strike

More than 2,000 workers at Escondida mine in Chile ready to walk off the job on Nov. 28 and 30 if BHP does not meet their demands.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2022 | 10:15 am

Freeport settles six-year high copper charges for 2023 with Chinese smelters

The charges, paid by miners to smelters to process ore into refined metal, are the highest since 2017 and 35% higher than the 2022 benchmark.

Reuters | November 24, 2022 | 10:00 am

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Consensus forecast is for two years of stagnant copper prices

Las Bambas mine resumes copper output; transportation still halted

Copper price down as China’s covid outbreak worsens

BHP averts strike at world’s biggest copper mine

Copper’s biggest mystery is finally cracking

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