October 17, 2017 China’s plan to upgrade its industry by 2025 could increase copper demand by 232,000 tonnes The Chinese government’s Made in China 2025 initiative will have a significant impact on copper demand in China, according to new research commissioned by the International Copper Association.
October 17, 2017 Rio Tinto declares force majeure at Kennecott following fatal accident Rio Tinto production of refined copper at the Utah-based division has been halted since Oct. 8 after a worker was exposed to sulfur dioxide gases at the plant. The employee…
October 16, 2017 Copper price: Rio slashes production guidance Delayed ramp-up at Escondida, mine sequencing at Kennecott.
October 16, 2017 Copper price soars to highest since February 2014 Strength of Chinese economy continues to surprise as country's leaders gather to set out economic goals.
October 16, 2017 Car manufacturers are electrifying copper, “The metal of the future” As many of you know, copper is often seen as an indicator of economic health, historically falling when overall manufacturing and construction is in contraction mode, rising in times of…
October 16, 2017 Investors pile into Peru’s $2 billion Michiquillay copper project Companies have until Nov. 2 to sign up for the auction and the winner will be announced on Dec. 20
October 16, 2017 Philippines’ Duterte lifts suspension on gold miner Lepanto Lepanto was among more than two dozen companies ordered halted by a sacked minister who led an environmental crackdown.
October 15, 2017 Aussie copper explorer vaults 33% after selling key project Investors in Queensland Mining (ASX:QMN) got an unexpected surprise Monday morning after the company announced Friday it was selling its White Range copper, gold and cobalt project.
October 15, 2017 Penguins put $2.5 billion mining project in Chile on ice A waddle of penguins has stopped a $2.5bn (£1.9bn) mining project in Chile.
October 13, 2017 Zambian villagers can sue Vedanta in the UK-London’s Court of Appeal London's Court of Appeal opened the way for nearly 2,000 Zambian villagers can pursue a claim for damages.
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