July 6, 2023 UK needs to revive rich mining past to counter China’s minerals grip The reopening of the South Crofty tin mine in Cornwall is part of a wave of mining activity across England’s southwestern tip.
July 5, 2023 Chile copper production at main mines down in May Copper output from Escondida fell 21.5% to 83,900 metric tons.
July 5, 2023 Codelco says 2023 copper production further hurt by heavy rains The total production for the year is set to be in the lower estimated range of 1.35-1.42 million metric tons.
July 5, 2023 McKinsey adds to warnings of clean energy metals shortages The number of the approximately 500 cobalt, copper, lithium and nickel mines operating today will need to increase by as much as 76%, it says.
July 5, 2023 Zambia says deal with India’s Vedanta over disputed copper assets imminent A deal could help unlock funding to advance the Konkola Deep Mining Project, which holds one of the world's richest copper deposits.
July 5, 2023 Trafigura consortium to invest over $555m in Angola-Congo rail link Africa's biggest copper producer currently exports copper, cobalt and other metals in trucks via Tanzania or South Africa.
July 4, 2023 Global copper melting activity slows in June, despite China strength The Earth-i global dispersion index fell to 45.9 in June from 46.2 in May.
July 4, 2023 Sizing up: The oil market vs Top 10 metal markets combined The oil market is bigger than the 10 largest metal markets combined, with production value exceeding $2 trillion annually.
July 4, 2023 Column: Old economy drags base metals lower in first half of 2023 The LME index of base metals has sunk from a January high of 4,356 to 3,704.
July 4, 2023 Lotte Energy moves to become copper foil leader by 2028 The South Korean firm aims in the to grab a 30% share of the global market for copper foil, a key component in EV batteries.
Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80 Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days. December 30, 2025 | 08:59 am
