August 2, 2023

Weak China manufacturing, lack of stimulus push copper prices down

China’s manufacturing activity dropped for a fourth consecutive month in July.

August 2, 2023

Column: China’s weak PMI means good news for commodities, for now

China’s manufacturing activity dropped for a fourth consecutive month in July.

August 2, 2023

Trafigura’s $600 million cobalt play faces cash crunch in Congo

Trafigura’s metals unit is already under fire after announcing in February it was the victim of a massive alleged nickel fraud.

August 2, 2023

Ecuador court halts referendums on mining, oil projects

Popular referendums are a necessary step for any mining company hoping to obtain an environmental license in Ecuador.

August 1, 2023

Chile fines Lundin mine $9 million for environmental infractions

The Caserones copper mine has been fined the equivalent of $9 million for serious water-use violations.

August 1, 2023

Codelco requests permit for $2.5 billion Ministro Hales mine extension

The project aims to boost production capacity of copper concentrate from the current 700,000 metric tons a year to 830,000 tons.

August 1, 2023

Barrick reiterates 2028 first production for Reko Diq project in Pakistan

The project has been over a decade in the making and is said to boast world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits.

August 1, 2023

Mexico says trade deal does not apply in Grupo Mexico mine labor dispute

A Mexican court ruled in favor of the workers' union in June, ordering Grupo Mexico to pay back wages and benefits.

August 1, 2023

China’s metals and mining investment overseas to hit record in 2023 – report

Chinese investments and new contracts in the metals and mining sector topped $10 billion during the first half of 2023, a 131% growth year-on-year.

July 31, 2023

Rio Tinto, Codelco join forces to find more copper in Chile

They will explore for the coveted metal in concessions held by Agua de la Falda, in which Rio has a 55% interest.