December 29, 2023 Copper price dips, but heads for yearly rise on healthy Chinese demand Investors were divided on the outlook for 2024, with bulls highlighting the prospect for further stimulus in top metals consumer China.
December 29, 2023 Nickel is year’s biggest metals loser, copper manages small gain Nickel is poised to post an annual drop of more than 40% on the London Metal Exchange, the biggest decline since 2008.
December 29, 2023 Chile’s copper output down 3.1% in November Copper output in Chile decreased 3.1% year-on-year in November.
December 28, 2023 China smelters cut Q1 copper guidance price as supply outlook tightens Mine closures and disruptions tightened the supply outlook.
December 27, 2023 Surge Copper acquires 100% interest in Berg property from Centerra The Berg property comprises nearly 350 sq. km. of land and is adjacent to Surge's remaining mineral claims in BC.
December 27, 2023 The biggest global mining news of 2023 A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of lithium prices, furious M&A activity, gold’s new record and state intervention in mining on a scale not seen in decades.
December 26, 2023 Anglo American submits $1.1 billion tailings, water management plan for Los Bronces The project will pay special attention to the moving of mineral pulp or tailings from the Pérez Caldera dam to the Las Tórtolas tailings dam.
December 26, 2023 Mining investments in Chile to hit $66 billion by 2032 – Cochilco Cochilco's new figure is less than the $73.65 billion estimated in its previous 10-year forecast released in 2022.
December 22, 2023 First Quantum says Panama hasn’t given legal basis to close mine The plan will include a temporary phase of "environmental preservation and safe management," the company said.
December 22, 2023 Sumitomo names Ueno as next CEO, promising reform Shingo Ueno, 64, has played a pivotal role in leading Sumitomo's metals, resources and chemicals businesses.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am