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.

August 19, 2024

Ivanhoe Electric’s Saudi JV begins drilling first target

In November 2023, the JV kicked off its exploration campaign on 48,500 km2 of land on the Arabian Shield.

August 19, 2024

Ivanhoe’s giant Kamoa-Kakula hits stage 3 commercial copper production in Congo

The production milestone further solidifies Kamoa-Kakula’s status.

August 19, 2024

Union at BHP’s Escondida copper mine signs new deal, ending risk of strike

Earlier, the union had sent a memo to members warning it might re-start the strike if the company did not "rectify its position" over contract talks.

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.