October 21, 2022

DRC improves extractive sector transparency but more needed – anti-graft body

The DRC has published around 200 contracts and related documents in the last two years.

October 21, 2022

BHP chief executive cautiously optimistic about China’s economic growth

The International Monetary Fund forecasts China's GDP will expand by just 3.2% this year, down from 8.1% growth in 2021.

October 20, 2022

All the metals we mined in 2021: Visualized

The world mined 2.8 billion tonnes of metals in 2021. This infographic visualizes them all on the same scale.

October 20, 2022

‘Strikingly tight’ copper market belies price drop, Freeport says

Macroeconomic headwinds have pushed copper futures down almost 30% from a peak in March.

October 20, 2022

Los Andes Copper on track to deliver Vizcachitas feasibility by year-end, says CEO

The company is currently mobilizing drill teams after a July environmental court decision reinstating the drilling permit.

October 20, 2022

CHARTS: “Almost unattainable” gap between green energy copper demand and mining supply

New report estimates 1 million additional tonnes of copper supply is needed per year to meet climate goals. The tally so far in 2022? 260,000 tonnes.

October 20, 2022

Copper price rebounds on hopes of improving demand in China

Bloomberg reports potential easing of covid-19 restrictions.

October 20, 2022

Freeport-McMoRan profit plunges on weak copper prices

LME copper has given up 30% since touching a record peak in March.

October 19, 2022

Mining giants warn Chile mining royalty would impact investment

BHP and Antofagasta said a mining royalty bill in Chile would affect competitiveness and encourage miners to reevaluate investments.

October 19, 2022

LME Week: spotlight on LME nickel debacle and the fate of Russian metal

Possible sanctions on Russian metal, lawsuits, a battle to recover trust and a slump in nickel trading after the March fiasco are just some of the headwinds facing the LME.