May 23, 2024 Aris Mining gains controlling stake in Soto Norte project Aris is starting a pre-feasibility study for the new development plan, which it expects to complete by early 2025.
May 23, 2024 Column: Copper squeezed in the United States but China has plenty Weak spot demand, robust imports and rising domestic output have combined to keep China's exchange inventories high.
May 23, 2024 Copper price steadies after biggest decline in almost two years The metal surged to an all-time high above $11,000 a ton on Monday, followed by a slump of 4.1% on Wednesday.
May 23, 2024 Rio Tinto faces lawsuit over Panguna copper mine in Bougainville Villagers are seeking compensation for loss and damage that could reach billions of dollars.
May 23, 2024 Troubled Peru copper mine starts expansion work in supply boost Las Bambas has for years operated well below its annual capacity of 400,000 tons due to a torrent of community protests.
May 23, 2024 Rio Tinto faces pressure to leave London exchange Activist investor Palliser Capital argues that switching its primary listing to Australia would boost Rio Tinto's shares by about 40%.
May 23, 2024 Greatland grows exploration portfolio in Western Australia The Woodlands property, part of the company's Mt Egerton project, is a highly under-explored area with vast gold and copper potential.
May 22, 2024 First Quantum seeks to speed up Peru projects after Panama debacle The miner controls the La Granja project, worth at least $2.5 billion, and the $1.86 billion Haquira project.
May 22, 2024 Record gold and copper prices are also a boon for illegal mining in Peru Illegal mining had become a “huge challenge” and that the government was working on a bill to create a new framework for small miners.
May 22, 2024 Southern Copper aims to boost Peru output by 520,000t in 8-10 years Southern Copper operates the Cuajone and Toquepala mines in Peru.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am