August 19, 2024 Metso denies rumours of planned merger with Sandvik Any potential merger or collaboration would mean a game-changer for the sector.
August 19, 2024 Physical buyers win battle for copper market as funds retreat Investors fleeing the copper market are likely to be sidelined for many months, leaving the field clear for physical players.
August 18, 2024 Union at BHP’s Escondida copper mine warns it could relaunch strike The mine's powerful union went on strike on Tuesday over payment disputes.
August 18, 2024 Diversification from China leaves $85bn gap in copper supply chain, warns WoodMac China currently controls 97% of global smelting and refining capacity, contributing over 3 million tonnes of production.
August 16, 2024 Miners down tools at two Chilean copper mines, as majors struggle to maintain production levels The copper market continues to be challenged by supply issues, with two large mines in Chile hit by strikes.
August 16, 2024 Visualizing the growth of Chinese copper miners Chinese miners are set to overtake major producers by 2025.
August 16, 2024 Chinalco said to eye stake in biggest Philippine copper mine Aluminum Corp. of China is considering investing in what is set to be the Philippines’ largest gold and copper mine.
August 16, 2024 Angola train derailment impacts Lobito copper shipments The incident took place between the Cavimbe and Cangumbe stations on Thursday and involved a train hauling sulphur.
August 16, 2024 BHP and workers reach deal to end strike at Escondida The new deal could be signed on Sunday after union leadership meets with members.
August 15, 2024 Eagle Mountain deploys space exploration technology at Arizona copper project Due to complications, several geophysical techniques were unable to reliably pinpoint deeper targets at the Silver Mountain project.
GRAPHIC-Gold and silver soar in year-end rally Investors have not treated the festive break as an occasion to take profits. December 22, 2025 | 12:08 pm
