February 2, 2023

Freeport Indonesia’s $3bn copper smelter to be completed by end of 2023

The facility in East Java will have a capacity of 1.7 million tonnes of copper concentrate.

February 2, 2023

Anglo American quarterly copper output jumps more than 50%

The group reported a 52% surge in quarterly copper output to 244,000 tonnes thanks to the ramp-up of Quellaveco.

February 2, 2023

Sojitz to sell stake in Gibraltar copper mine to Taseko

The Japanese trading house said reasons for offloading its interest in the Canadian mine included unstable operations, declining grades and increased risk of environmental liabilities.

February 1, 2023

Copper price falls as China’s reopening boost loses power

“We believe that the early January direction is correct but that the timing is slightly off,” said Saxo Bank.

February 1, 2023

First Quantum to hold board meeting in Panama – source

Panama's government and First Quantum are negotiating a contract for the operations of the Cobre Panama mine.

February 1, 2023

Camino to partner with Japan’s Nittetsu at Los Chapitos copper project in Peru

Nittetsu can earn a 35% interest in the Los Chapitos project by making payments and expenditures totalling C$10.1 million over three years.

February 1, 2023

Column: Analysts wary of base metals after China recovery rally

Analysts are cautious that China's recovery may not live up to bullish expectations and that prices have got ahead of themselves.

February 1, 2023

Glencore 2022 copper output falls, sticks to 2023 outlook

Copper production fell 12% in 2022, impacted by issues at its Katanga mine in the DRC.

February 1, 2023

MMG shuts Las Bambas copper mine due to protests

The giant mine, in indefinite care and maintenance from Wednesday, accounts for 2% of the copper produced worldwide.

January 31, 2023

EPA’s move to block Pebble project in Alaska ‘unlawful’, says CEO

The project has been on a roller coaster for the past 15 years.