November 1, 2023

‘Bubbly’ magmas may lead exploration teams toward untapped copper deposits

Magmas that experience the same process that makes fizzy drinks ‘bubbly’ may help predict whether the area where it spread is likely to be rich in copper.

October 31, 2023

Chinese wire rod giant Amer to wind up Shanghai copper trading book

Amer’s Shanghai trading unit, Arc Resources terminated many contracts with existing customers and suppliers for the remainder of 2023.

October 31, 2023

Panama’s investor-friendly image at risk from anti-mining rage

First Quantum’s troubles are playing out in a country led by one of the most pro-business governments in the region.

October 31, 2023

China mulls copper curbs to reduce overcapacity and emissions

It’s a move that has the potential to reshape global trade in the metal.

October 31, 2023

Vale and Ero Copper to jointly develop project in Brazil’s Pará state

The term contemplates Ero Copper earning a 60% interest in the Furnas project upon completion of exploration, engineering and development milestones.

October 31, 2023

First Quantum shares extend slide, company says committed to rule of law

Electoral court stated that it cannot organize a referendum regarding the Panama copper mine, as requested by President Cortizo.

October 30, 2023

Codelco says finance manager to take over as interim CFO

The head of its finance department, Olivar Hernandez Giugliano, would step up as interim CFO.

October 30, 2023

Panama electoral court says it can’t hold a mine referendum

President Laurentino Cortizo said on Sunday Panama would hold a referendum to decide whether to scrap a contract with First Quantum.

October 30, 2023

Teck parts ways with president and COO Harry Conger after massive cost overruns at QB2

Teck chief executive Jonathan Price is taking over as president, while the company searches for a permanent COO replacement.

October 30, 2023

Traders abandon China’s ‘copper king’ as metals woes spread

More than a dozen employees have left Shanghai-based copper traders affiliated with Chinese conglomerate Amer International Group Co. in the past few weeks.