March 28, 2024

Codelco sees slow recovery after years of copper output declines

The company has been juggling four large investments at its aging operations after decades of underinvestment.

March 28, 2024

China copper smelters move closer to possible 10% production cut

Thirteen major smelters proposed a reduction of 5% to 10% in planned output this year.

March 28, 2024

Chile’s copper output up 10% in February

Production in February 2024 was 420,242 metric tons.

March 28, 2024

Adani kicks off $1.2 billion Indian copper smelter

The plant will be the world’s largest single-location custom smelter for the industrial metal.

March 28, 2024

India to send teams to Chile seeking lithium and copper assets

India will send two delegations next month to Chile to scout for lithium and copper resources.

March 28, 2024

UAE’s IRH plans bid for stake in Zambia’s Lubambe copper mine

IRH recently bought a 51% stake in Zambia's Mopani Copper Mines.

March 28, 2024

China smelters plan output cuts, no Q2 copper guidance price

China's top copper smelters have proposed to cut production by 5% to 10%, according to Reuters.

March 28, 2024

Freeport warns copper export ban could cost Indonesia $2bn in lost revenue

Indonesia's export ban takes effect from June in an effort to force miners to invest in domestic smelting facilities.

March 27, 2024

Jiangxi Copper sees higher prices as it plans to raise output

Shrinking margins haven’t deterred Jiangxi, which plans to increase refined copper output this year by 11% to 2.32 million tons.

March 27, 2024

Indonesia’s Merdeka sets gold, copper production targets for 2024

It expects to produce 100,000-120,000 oz. of gold from its Tujuh Bukit mine and 14,000-16,000 tonnes of copper from its Wetar mine.