January 7, 2026

China’s metals in grip of frenzy as investors bet on rally

The total turnover of the Shanghai Futures Exchange’s six base metals contracts, plus gold and silver futures, reached 37.1 trillion yuan in December.

January 7, 2026

Column: US tariff pull on copper drains China’s bonded warehouses

China's exports of refined copper surged to record levels last year as the world's top buyer found itself in unusual competition with the US for spare metal.

January 7, 2026

Strike continues at Capstone Copper’s Mantoverde mine after negotiations fail

The union in a statement said it expected a lengthy strike and that the mine was almost completely shut down.

January 7, 2026

Codelco delivers on copper growth goal — by slimmest of margins

Codelco is targeting another modest increase this year, with output budgeted at 1.344 million tons.

January 6, 2026

Op-Ed: From Allende to Maduro – the price of resources and defiance

Across the Americas, control of copper and oil has shaped coups, interventions and the struggle for economic sovereignty.

January 6, 2026

Centerra rises on Mt Milligan copper-gold mine life boost

Mount Milligan, ranked as a mid-tier project by reserve size and grade compared to other mines in BC, had already received a two-year extension.

January 6, 2026

Agnico, Aya and Gunnison lead MDC December rankings

Investor sentiment, firm metals prices and 2025 milestones lifted gold, silver and copper leaders in December.

January 6, 2026

Copper prices hit yet another record on supply and tariff fears

Supply disruptions, tariff fears and strong demand expectations pushed copper past $13,000, raising questions about the rally's limits.

January 5, 2026

Most mineral and metal prices to edge higher in 2026, BMI forecasts

Country risk team expects broad tariff uncertainty to continue to decline over 2026.

January 5, 2026

Codelco’s 2025 copper production hits 1.332 million tons: Chilean media

Output slightly increased from the 1.328 million tons produced in 2024.