May 26, 2023

Deep-sea mining may affect thousands of new species found in hotspot

Scientists have identified more than 5,500 entirely new species in the CCZ of the Pacific Ocean, an area targeted by deep-sea miners.

May 25, 2023

RANKED: World’s top copper producers in 2022

Santiago-headquartered Chilean state miner Codelco holds top spot.

May 25, 2023

BHP confident China property recovery will boost metals demand

Weaker-than-expected construction, particularly in the property sector, has pushed iron ore below $100 a tonne.

May 25, 2023

Congo to hike stake in copper, cobalt venture with China

The DRC aims to boost its stake in a cobalt and copper joint venture with Chinese firms to 70% from 32%.

May 25, 2023

Pending approval of First Quantum deal with Panama haunts miner

Analysts say First Quantum's credit ratings will improve once the agreement over Cobre Panama copper mine is formalized.

May 25, 2023

Billionaire Friedland says copper market weakness is temporary

The note of confidence from Friedland comes after China’s economic activity disappointed expectations since strict pandemic restrictions were removed late last year.

May 25, 2023

Sandfire Resources produces first copper at new Botswana mine

The Motheo copper mine is now the second producing asset in the Kalahari Copper Belt, considered an emerging copper hotspot.

May 24, 2023

Union at Chile’s Centinela copper mine accepts offer to avoid strike

Union accepted Antofagasta's contract negotiations.

May 24, 2023

China fears send copper price below $8,000

Metal fell below $8,000 a tonne for the first time in six months as prospects for a quick rebound in China’s economy dim.

May 24, 2023

Indonesia to allow exports of five raw minerals despite June ban

Copper, iron ore, lead, zinc and anode mud from copper concentrates will be allowed to leave the country until May next year.