Copper Top Stories

Chile keeps output steady in May even as coronavirus explodes

Production at Codelco rose 3% year-on-year to 144,200 tonnes.

Reuters | July 2, 2020 | 11:14 am

A miraculous covid-19 recovery but Dr Copper needs more tests

LME three-month copper ended the first half of the year…

Reuters | July 2, 2020 | 9:14 am

Metals X to sell copper assets as shareholder fight leads to cash crunch

The assets include the Paterson exploration project, Nifty copper operation…

Reuters | July 2, 2020 | 9:10 am

Codelco says more pandemic restrictions would be ‘catastrophic’

The miner giant had held output and shipments of copper…

Reuters | July 2, 2020 | 8:51 am

Greatland Gold wins ballot for exploration licence in Western Australia

The win means that Greatland’s application for the license has…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 2, 2020 | 6:15 am

Renewables sector falling short on human rights

New benchmark assesses 16 of world’s largest publicly-traded wind and solar producers against human rights standards.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 28, 2020 | 4:01 pm

Pathways towards zero-emission copper mines

The University of Sydney’s Warren Centre for Advanced Engineering prepared a report with key strategies to produce ‘green copper.’

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 28, 2020 | 6:25 am

Chilean mines minister sees 3.5% drop in copper output

Cochilco is projecting a decline of 200,000 tonnes.

Reuters | June 26, 2020 | 1:29 pm

Congo president wins approval for state mining company nominees

President Felix Tshisekedi won approval for his nominations to lead state mining company Gecamines.

Reuters | June 26, 2020 | 9:16 am

Codelco shuts Chuquicamata smelter and refinery

Chuquicamata is the first major copper asset to close due to the sharp spike of coronavirus cases in Chile.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 26, 2020 | 3:45 am

Northern Dynasty proposes Pebble energy sharing plan

The proposal follows its recently announced profit-sharing plan for Bristol Bay residents.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 25, 2020 | 3:23 pm

Environmental regulator hits Codelco with pollution claims

Four of the 11 charges brought against Codelco are serious, potentially leading to fines of up to $15 million.

Reuters | June 25, 2020 | 2:06 pm

Panama miners push for restart of First Quantum copper operation

The Canadian miner had to idle the $6.5 billion mine, which is the biggest single private sector investment in Panama’s history.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 25, 2020 | 9:56 am

Workers demand investigation at Codelco over coronavirus deaths

One union group called Codelco's management of the crisis "incompetent."

Reuters | June 25, 2020 | 9:22 am

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Chile keeps output steady in May even as coronavirus explodes

A miraculous covid-19 recovery but Dr Copper needs more tests

Metals X to sell copper assets as shareholder fight leads to cash crunch

Codelco says more pandemic restrictions would be ‘catastrophic’

Greatland Gold wins ballot for exploration licence in Western Australia

Renewables sector falling short on human rights

Pathways towards zero-emission copper mines

Chilean mines minister sees 3.5% drop in copper output

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