June 27, 2024 London Metal Exchange mulls adding warehouse in Hong Kong The LME is exploring whether to license a warehouse in Hong Kong as it seeks to strengthen services to clients in China.
June 27, 2024 Antofagasta lowers copper treatment fees for some Chinese smelters The miner has agreed a sharp reduction to copper treatment and refining charges to $23.25 a metric ton and $2.325 cents a pound.
June 27, 2024 Vale expects to regain Onca Puma and Sossego copper mine licences Both licenses are expected to be reinstated within 48 hours.
June 27, 2024 Panama’s short-term economic outlook uncertain after mine closure, IMF says Key risks to Panama's economy include a potential loss of investment-grade status from credit rating agencies, further social unrest and international arbitration proceedings.
June 26, 2024 Codelco copper output falls behind target in May, document shows The mining firm, which has yet to publicly release data for May, produced 103,100 metric tons of the red metal in the month.
June 26, 2024 Andurand ditches famed oil trades for copper and cocoa The pivot comes as the firm recovers from a record loss last year, ending a three-year winning streak.
June 26, 2024 Vedanta in talks with IHC unit, investors for Zambian copper stake sale The KCM assets have also attracted interest from other investors, said Vedanta's chief executive for base metals.
June 26, 2024 Capstone produces first saleable copper concentrate at MVDP in Chile The MVDP is expected to enable the mine to process 236 million tonnes of copper sulphide reserves over a life of 20 years.
June 26, 2024 Norway to award Arctic seabed mining blocks in 2025 The government announced the first licensing round for seabed minerals on the Norwegian continental shelf for public consultation.
June 26, 2024 Alaska Natives sue EPA over Pebble mine veto, Northern Dynasty says Two native village corporations had sued the Environmental Protection Agency for its veto against the proposed mine.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am