September 29, 2024 The mavericks of metals are back, rocking a $15 trillion market Despite its significance as the marketplace where global benchmarks for aluminum, copper and nickel are set, the LME and its warehouse system regularly turn into a playground for traders.
September 29, 2024 Freeport cranks up copper output as rivals scour for deals to grow Freeport expects to produce 800 million pounds of copper annually as soon as 2027.
September 29, 2024 Major copper discoveries scarce as industry shuns greenfield exploration — report Only 14 of the 239 major deposits since 1990 were from the past decade, according to S&P Global.
September 27, 2024 Panama eyes export of First Quantum’s stockpiled copper Shuttered Cobre Panama mine had accounted for about 1.5% of global copper production and about 4% of Panama’s gross domestic product.
September 27, 2024 Darwin Financial reaches $55m deal to revitalize historic California critical minerals mine The Darwin project aims to revitalize a historically significant mining operation with over $749 million previously invested in existing infrastructure.
September 27, 2024 Mercuria blazes trail for energy traders eyeing a metals bonanza As of Sept. 25, Mercuria was advertising four metals-related jobs on LinkedIn.
September 27, 2024 Vale considers listing base metals business in late 2026 Speaking at the FT Mining Summit, chairman Mark Cutifani said Vale Base Metals could be valued at $40 billion.
September 27, 2024 Filo shareholders approve acquisition by BHP, Lundin BHP and Lundin would acquire Filo and its flagship copper asset for total consideration of approximately C$4.1 billion.
September 27, 2024 Mining industry struggles with valuation gap amid shift to copper Big diversified miners are watching rival copper producers gradually grow beyond their reach.
September 27, 2024 LME Week: Global metal industry flocks to London for annual shindig Metal consumers, producers and traders from around the world are arriving in London for the annual industry gathering.
New York copper price surges again, Shanghai sets record Copper jumped by more than 5% to the highest level since the short squeeze in July. December 26, 2025 | 12:18 pm