February 6, 2024

Canadian government aims to support First Quantum after mine closure order, minister says

The Panama copper mine accounted for about 40% of First Quantum's revenue and its closure led to a near-halving of the company's market value.

February 6, 2024

Codelco’s 2023 production declines, but recovery seen this year

Production at Codelco's mines is seen ticking up to 1.353 million tons in 2024, CEO Ruben Alvarado told Reuters.

February 6, 2024

Zambia set to negotiate bigger stakes in new mining projects

Zambia is Africa's second-largest copper producer.

February 6, 2024

Aurubis Q1 profit misses forecast on lower metal prices

The decline was driven by a 16% drop in earnings for the metal recycling segment.

February 6, 2024

Copper price rises on China’s support measures

Copper prices rose for the first time in five sessions on Tuesday.

February 6, 2024

Freeport to handle Asian sales from Indonesia

Indonesia is home to the flagship Grasberg copper-gold mine operated by Freeport, as well as the Manyar smelter.

February 6, 2024

Codelco sees Chuquicamata underground mine at capacity by 2030

The miner expects to reach processing capacity of 140,000 metric tons a day by 2030.

February 6, 2024

Cornell researchers figure out how to produce extra-pure nickelates

Nickelates may be crucial for high-temperature superconductors that are much easier to cool and thus are far more promising for potential future applications.

February 5, 2024

The future is copper: insights into the metal’s pivotal role in global growth and sustainability

The metal is poised not just as a material of historical significance but as a pivotal element in driving forward the next phase of economic and technological progress.

February 5, 2024

Seabridge updates Kerr, Iron Cap inferred resources

An extra 5.9 million oz. of gold, 3.3 billion pound of copper, 55.4 million oz. of silver and 51 million lb. of molybdenum were added.