November 28, 2025 China’s top copper smelters to cut output to combat negative processing fees China’s top copper smelters will cut production by over 10% in 2026 to counter overcapacity.
November 28, 2025 Copper tensions run high with global market at ‘historic point’ Pricing talks were unusually fierce during a major industry gathering in Shanghai this week.
November 28, 2025 Mercuria metals boss says ‘this is the big one’ for copper bulls Kostas Bintas says copper will soon start ratcheting higher still, as the revival of the lucrative US arbitrage trade fuels shortages elsewhere.
November 28, 2025 Codelco offers US clients copper at record premiums above $500/t over LME prices The premium is paid on top of benchmark LME prices and reflects demand and supply fundamentals.
November 27, 2025 Anglo-Teck deal clears Canada’s national security test, Globe reports Ottawa still has the power to block the takeover if it fails to clear a net economic benefit review.
November 27, 2025 Lenders line up for Chile copper smelter in bet glut won’t last Enami said it has received various financing offers for a $1.7 billion copper smelter.
November 27, 2025 Panama to release first Cobre Panama audit results in December Panama nears pivotal decision on the future of First Quantum Minerals’ massive copper mine, with first reports expected as soon as next week.
November 27, 2025 Centerra Gold grabs 9.9% stake in Metal Energy Over the past year, Centerra has acquired 9.9% stakes in a handful of Canadian explorers.
November 27, 2025 Comex copper premium here to stay, LME executive says The divergence between CME and LME, driven by US tariffs, has drained LME inventories.
November 27, 2025 Japanese copper smelters seek 2026 TC/RCs different from China-set benchmarks Global smelting capacity is expanding faster than mined supply, led by China, creating a persistent tightness in concentrate that has squeezed smelters' margins.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
