January 8, 2023

First Quantum could suspend Panama jobs due to gov’t order to halt operations

The Canadian miner said it would suspend jobs if forced to halt operations.

January 8, 2023

Mining investments on the rise in Peru

Anglo American was the top investor in Peru in 2022 with $964 million.

January 6, 2023

Copper price rises on China-led demand hopes

Economists and analysts believe policymakers in China will roll out more support measures to stimulate demand this year.

January 6, 2023

What to watch as China gives commodities a wild start to year

Commodities are having a volatile start to the year as China’s virus tsunami and policy shifts leave investors scrambling to calibrate expectations for 2023.

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.