December 14, 2022 Las Bambas running out of storage space in threat to production One of the world’s top copper mines is running out of storage space, raising the risk of slowing or halting production in another threat to global supply of the metal.
December 14, 2022 Cochilco cuts copper price projection for 2023 to $3.70/lb The agency in July had estimated a copper price of $3.95 per pound in 2023.
December 14, 2022 Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals to build copper-cobalt mine in Zambia The Mingomba deposit hosts average copper grades about six times higher than those found in Chile, the world’s top producer.
December 13, 2022 China may extend state iron ore buying strategy to lithium If successful in iron ore, the mandate of China's new centralised state buyer could be extended to lithium, copper and bauxite.
December 13, 2022 Peru copper mines face transport delays as protests spread Cerro Verde, near the southwestern city of Arequipa, is experiencing holdups in transport of people, supplies and product.
December 13, 2022 Copper price rises as US inflation rate slows US inflation was 7.1% over the 12 months to the end of November, dropping from 7.7% in October.
December 13, 2022 Global miners’ ESG strategies show ‘concerning’ lack of focus on gender A report by Stratum and Digbee shows that gender is considered the “least important” social priority for mining companies over the next two years.
December 12, 2022 Chilean water regulator fines Lundin subsidiary over sinkhole The DGA water regulator said the mining works carried out by the firm managing the Alcaparrosa Mine had caused a puncture which permanently damaged the Copiapo River aquifer.
December 12, 2022 Peru keeps churning out copper and zinc despite political chaos The only case of mining disruptions is at MMG’s Las Bambas, where a pre-existing community conflict has blocked the main entrance.
December 12, 2022 Metalla adds Barrick’s Lama project to royalty portfolio Total consideration will be $7.5 million in common shares and cash.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
