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.
September 26, 2023 Codelco to meet obligations as financials deteriorate The world's largest copper producer will meet its financial obligations despite headwinds from operational problems and high levels of debt and investments, JPMorgan said.
September 26, 2023 British Columbia gov’t rejects exploration permit application based on Indigenous opposition The permit was for the Torr Metals' Latham copper-gold claim north of the Red Chris mine.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am