April 14, 2026

Congo quarterly copper exports down almost 15% as cobalt rebounds

It exported about 4.83 million metric tons of copper and 245,700 tons of cobalt in 2025, according to Access World data.

April 13, 2026

Antofagasta flags fuel, sulfuric acid costs as chief risks despite steady operations

CEO said the company has long-term contracts covering sulfuric acid, which it uses in a small portion of its operations.

April 13, 2026

Codelco, contractors fined after deadly mine collapse

Records show the three contractors were fined the ⁠equivalent of about $87,000 combined, versus roughly $20,000 for Codelco.

April 13, 2026

Chile’s new government looks to speed up copper expansion amid tight supply

President José Antonio Kast’s administration sees annual output of the metal reaching 6 million metric tons in the next four or five years.

April 13, 2026

Copper outlook strengthens as long-term assumptions climb

Higher long-term copper price assumptions point to a structural shift as demand growth and supply limits reshape the market outlook.

April 13, 2026

Copper traders get deja vu as Comex arbitrage reopens

The re-opening of the so-called Comex arbitrage comes ahead of an expected update on potential US tariffs on refined copper in June.

April 13, 2026

M&A: Denarius targets Emerita in Spain’s zinc-copper belt

Emerita hasn’t indicated whether it will engage with the offer, which would require board approval, due diligence and shareholder support.

April 13, 2026

Hormuz Strait closure could have ‘profound’ mining impact: Friedland

With about 50% of the global seaborne sulphur supply cut off, the markets are becoming extremely tight, the Ivanhoe founder said.

April 13, 2026

Angola flooding halts traffic on Lobito rail, disrupting exports

The corridor carries copper and cobalt as well as materials used to support extraction processes at mine sites.

April 13, 2026

Freeport Indonesia aims to produce 1.1B lb. of copper cathode in 2026

The company is ramping its production after a fatal landslide disrupted its operations in the second half of last year.