June 28, 2024 Trump re-election may lead to commodity market fragmentation: HSBC Commodity markets, already contending with high prices driven by structural supply constraints, also face uncertainties from increased geopolitical tensions.
June 27, 2024 Seabridge reports first resource for Bronson Slope deposit in British Columbia The deposit is part of the company’s Iskut porphyry project in BC's Golden Triangle.
June 27, 2024 Freeport Indonesia launches $3.7bn Gresik copper smelter to meet renewables demand The smelter's total input capacity is 1.7 million metric tons of copper concentrate.
June 27, 2024 Chile’s copper miners will need more energy, water to keep up production, Cochilco says Miners will increasingly get their energy from renewable sources, which are set to make up nearly 80% of the energy supply by 2026.
June 27, 2024 Uzbek copper producer will spend $15 billion to more than double output AGMK's plans include boosting both mining and ore processing facilities and the construction of a new smelter.
June 27, 2024 China’s Norinco agrees to buy struggling Congo cobalt miner Chemaf The deal with Norin Mining will enable Chemaf to settle its debts.
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.
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