September 27, 2023 Copper’s contango widest since at least 1994 as inventories rise The cash contract changed hands at a discount of $70.10 a ton to three-month futures on the LME on Monday.
September 27, 2023 BC Supreme Court rules Mineral Tenure Act not addressing Indigenous consultation duty The court gave the provincial government 18 months to develop a constitutionally compliant system.
September 27, 2023 US-China tensions boost prospects for Mexico copper smelter plan Southern Copper is considering spending $1 billion-plus on a new smelter in Empalme, Sonora state.
September 27, 2023 Northisle stock surges to highest in a year on near-surface gold hits The 33,000-hectare North Island property hosts a number of porphyry copper and gold occurrences at varying stages of development.
September 27, 2023 Europe lines up African minerals pacts to ease reliance on China The European Union is finalizing partnerships with the DRC and Zambia to boost local industries.
September 27, 2023 Codelco expects copper output to start recovering in 2024 Chairman said it would be a mistake for Codelco to delay projects currently under development.
September 27, 2023 Climate targets threatened by lack of mining investment: McKinsey Report reveals looming shortages of minerals key to the energy transition as low commodity prices cause investors and miners to cut spending.
September 26, 2023 Peru is approaching peak copper — for now — as new mines stall Output from the world’s biggest copper supplier after Chile this year jumped 20% through July from the same period in 2022.
September 26, 2023 Peru to keep copper and investments flowing with unrest in check The blockades that disrupted copper shipments and mine supplies late last year and early this year have been cleared.
September 26, 2023 BHP to make Peru the ‘protagonist’ of its South American exploration strategy The company will make an investment of $12 million to redouble its efforts in Peru.
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
