March 1, 2025

Panama’s $10 billion copper mine faces tough road to restart

Jose Raul Mulino has said he won’t negotiate with First Quantum until it drops arbitration proceedings against Panama.

February 28, 2025

US consumers to bear brunt of copper tariffs, ex-Codelco CEO says

US copper imports have soared to 45% last year from nearly nothing in 1991, leaving domestic producers exposed to price suppression and supply disruptions.

February 28, 2025

Trump, Zelenskiy nix minerals deal

Mineral rights and security agreement cancelled at the White House on Friday after a news conference degenerated into a rare spectacle of raised voices and name-calling.

February 28, 2025

Copper industry needs to invest $2.1 trillion over the next 25 years to meet demand

Some of the world’s largest mining companies, market analysis firms and bank are warning that this year, a massive shortfall will emerge for copper.

February 28, 2025

Column: Critical minerals take centre stage in world politics

Critical metals have become the new bargaining chip on the geopolitical card table.

February 28, 2025

Europe’s copper product makers urge EU to curb scrap exports

Copper scrap exports from the EU hit a record in 2023, according to a paper.

February 28, 2025

China keeps unprecedented hold on metals with mining push abroad

China increased overseas mining investments last year, boosting its control over the metals supply chain amid global reliance concerns.

February 27, 2025

Ecora inks $50M streaming deal for Zambian copper mine

"The acquisition will cement copper at the core of our commodity exposure," Ecora's CEO said.

February 27, 2025

Panama’s ‘novel ideas’ comments offer hope for giant copper mine

Speaking to reporters in Panama City Thursday, Jose Raul Mulino said he will visit towns near the mine that have been affected by its closure.

February 27, 2025

Scientists predict major quake in Chile’s mineral-rich north

Chile is located on the seismically active Ring of Fire that surrounds the Pacific Ocean.