August 20, 2024 Column: China’s rare copper export boom signals more than weak demand The world's largest buyer of copper shipped out an unprecedented 158,000 metric tons of refined metal in June.
August 20, 2024 US policy to increase mineral production must include revisiting tariffs A three-year, phase-in for tariffs on refined minerals would allow time to expand and build refineries.
August 20, 2024 Antofagasta’s half-year profit up on strong copper prices In July, the company said full-year copper output from its four mines in Chile would be at the lower end of its guidance range.
August 20, 2024 Heavy rains to threaten 25% of copper projects by 2050 Verisk Maplecroft predicts that by mid-century, a quarter of global copper projects will be affected by extreme precipitation.
August 20, 2024 Arab Gulf States double down mining efforts The Arab Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are intensifying their focus on the mining sector to secure their economic futures.
August 20, 2024 Anglo American to receive coal bids in September The sale process includes the Grosvenor and Moranbah North mines along with three smaller mines in Queensland.
August 20, 2024 BHP’s quick strike fix sets tone for labor talks amid copper rally Analysts say BHP's quick fix to a recent six-day strike at its huge Escondida copper mine in Chile could set the tone for upcoming negotiations elsewhere.
August 19, 2024 Strike at Lundin’s Caserones copper mine showing no signs of resolution after a week The workers are prepared to drag out the strike for more than 40 days if needed, according to the union's president.
August 19, 2024 Collective Mining fuses gold deposits into larger system at Guayabales in Colombia The results come from eight diamond drill holes, part of Collective’s ongoing 40,000-metre drilling program.
August 19, 2024 Chinese copper exports fall from record as local demand rebounds Exports of unwrought copper and products fell 40% from June to 140,940 tons, according to customs data on Sunday.
China to rein in copper, alumina capacity expansion under next five-year plan The country's economic planner will tighten oversight of copper and alumina projects from 2026 to 2030 to curb irrational investment. December 26, 2025 | 04:10 am
