October 9, 2025 Exxaro CEO says copper ambitions remain but now more modest The coal miner still wants to acquire copper assets but has scaled back its ambitions since missing out on a mine in Botswana.
October 9, 2025 Copper output from Codelco slides 25% in August after deadly mine accident Production fell to 93,400 metric tons for the month.
October 9, 2025 Capstone Copper’s investor launches $454 million block trade Hadrian Capital Partners is selling down an A$688 million stake in the miner.
October 9, 2025 Over 25% of global copper supply trapped by ESG roadblocks — study The US, Peru, Chile and Panama hold some of the largest reserves now off the market due to environmental, social, and governance hurdles.
October 8, 2025 Mercuria’s new metals unit reaps $300 million so far this year Mercuria became one of the largest importers of copper cathode into the US as traders rushed to draw down global inventories.
October 8, 2025 McEwen sees copper investors resisting latest Argentina woes McEwen Copper released a feasibility study for its Los Azules project and is looking to go public early next year.
October 8, 2025 Congo mining firms underreported $16.8 billion in revenue, audit says The discrepancy resulted in $50.4 million in lost contributions to development funds, the report said.
October 8, 2025 Copper price hits new high as Teck cuts production forecast Copper surged to a 16-month high in London after the miner lowered its guidance for 2025.
October 8, 2025 Australia launches $395 million rescue of Glencore copper smelter The bailout is the third for the industry this year.
October 8, 2025 Teck slashes copper forecast as Anglo stands firm on $53B merger Teck now expects 415,000–465,000 tonnes of copper in 2025, down from 470,000–525,000 amid ongoing issues at QB and HVC.
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