April 12, 2024

Copper price rally continues with surge to highest in 22 months

Futures on the London Metal Exchange have risen more than 12% so far this year.

April 11, 2024

Protesters agree to lift blockade near Las Bambas copper mine

Owner China's MMG faces a fresh protest by local communities demanding greater benefits from the Las Bambas copper mine.

April 11, 2024

Alaska sues EPA over Pebble mine prohibitions

It comes about a month after a similar lawsuit was filed by the site's developer, Northern Dynasty Minerals.

April 11, 2024

Denarius sees quick restart for former Lundin nickel-copper mine in Spain

The Aguablanca mine will produce a total of 43.2 million lb. nickel and 34.6 million lb. copper plus gold, platinum, and palladium.

April 11, 2024

Chile’s copper output up 9.8% in February, Codelco production dips

Copper production from the Escondida miner rose 34% to 97,500 tons.

April 11, 2024

Mexico’s Supreme Court could strike down president’s mining reforms next week

Over 500 constitutional challenges have been filed against the law, Mexico mining law expert Santiago Suarez Sevilla says.

April 11, 2024

Global copper smelters less active after China’s planned output cuts

Average inactive capacity in China rose to 9% in March from 8.3% in the first two months.

April 10, 2024

Chinese investors snap up copper, gold stocks to drive 10% gains

A gauge tracking resources firms listed in Shanghai and Shenzhen has gained 10% in the past month.

April 10, 2024

Vitol CEO confirms energy trading giant is getting into metals

The world’s biggest independent commodities trader is expanding beyond oil, gas and power.

April 10, 2024

Capstone Copper feeds first ore to new mill at Mantoverde

The project is 70% owned by Capstone and 30% by Mitsubishi Materials.