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.

May 22, 2024

Faraday Copper rallies on $15 million bought deal to advance Arizona project

Its Copper Creek project in Arizona is labelled as one of the largest undeveloped copper projects in the US.