January 6, 2023

Copper Mountain reopens mine after ransomware attack

The shutdown was a preventative measure as Copper Mountain assessed the extent of the attack on its systems.

January 6, 2023

The View from England: When copper production was dominated by the Welsh

The U.K. no longer springs to mind as a mining giant, but it used to have a dominant role in the global industry.

January 5, 2023

Copper price bounces on news about fresh investment in China

China's southern manufacturing hub of Guangzhou plans 1,722 projects in 2023 worth more than $945 billion.

January 5, 2023

Global copper smelting dips in December after weak 2022 – satellite data

Global smelting activity for 2022 fell to its lowest level in six years.

January 4, 2023

Chile mining royalty bill progresses after committee approves

The bill now passes to a Treasury commission, where it will again be reviewed and need approval before it goes to a final vote.

January 4, 2023

Copper price falls on demand fears

Surging covid cases in China after the easing of restrictions have reinforced worries about demand.

January 4, 2023

Nexa Resources halts Peru zinc mine due to blockade

The obstruction of the road to access the mine has not have a material impact on Atacocha´s production to date, Nexa said.

January 3, 2023

Copper Mountain Mining’s IT systems seized in malicious malware attack

The company isolated operations, switched to manual processes, and the mill has been preventatively shutdown to determine the effect on its control system.

January 3, 2023

Copper price down as China’s manufacturing activity contracts

China's manufacturing sector activity contracted at a sharper pace in December as surging infections disrupted production.

January 2, 2023

Panama president says final contract to First Quantum has been presented

President Laurentino Cortizo said on Monday the government has presented a final contract to regulate operations.