August 29, 2024

LME open-outcry trade lives on as SocGen quit sparks no rush for exits

The future of ring trading on the London Metal Exchange looks assured for now.

August 28, 2024

South32 hunts for copper as it returns cash to shareholders

Underlying earnings came in at $380 million, compared with $916 million a year ago.

August 28, 2024

CHART: Peru’s phat copper pipeline

Plugging the coming structural supply gap won't be possible without reviving copper investment in Peru.

August 28, 2024

Jiangxi Copper sees no respite from ore shortage that’s hit fees

The company expects a global shortage of ore to extend into the second half.

August 27, 2024

Vale’s CEO announcement to curb market speculation, says chairman

Vale announced Monday that current finance chief Gustavo Pimenta would take the reins of the company.

August 27, 2024

First Quantum seeks damages for copper trapped at Panama mine

The material, worth between $225 million and $340 million at current copper prices, has sat idle for months.

August 27, 2024

Goldman Sachs analysis sheds light on rise of commodities in ESG

Analysts have found that fund managers are increasingly including oil, gas and mining stocks in portfolios that are registered as ESG.

August 27, 2024

BHP sees copper surplus in short term before ‘fly-up’ prices

The world’s second-biggest copper supplier cut its forecast for Chinese demand this year, and warned of a modest global surplus through the end of 2025.

August 27, 2024

BHP eyes copper profits as China’s appetite for steel fades

The miner's underlying attributable profit was $13.66 billion for the 12 months ended June 30.

August 26, 2024

Chile’s mining industry — a vanguard in climate change adaptation

Climate change has magnified its grip on Chile.