September 21, 2022

Column: Low global copper stocks jar with market’s downbeat mood

LME inventory remains ultra-low by any historical yardstick, representing just two days' worth of global usage.

September 21, 2022

Sexual abuse at Australian mines set to be targeted by new rules

Recommendations include implementing a code of practice to improve security for remote workers and funding for legal and advocacy advice.

September 21, 2022

Seismic device made for extraterrestrial research useful to monitor CO2 levels at mine sites

An ultra-compact seismic device allows for continuous monitoring of carbon reservoirs and the detection of sudden changes that could lead to CO2 leakages.

September 21, 2022

Rio Tinto CEO makes clear that offer is final on giant copper mine

Jakob Stausholm said Rio Tinto will not make any more offers if Turquoise Hill takeover isrejected by minority shareholders

September 20, 2022

Rio Tinto CEO says copper outlook ‘challenged’ in near term

Copper prices are down more than 20% this year as covid-related shutdowns in China, surging power prices in Europe and ongoing inflation in the U.S. and elsewhere hurt demand.

September 20, 2022

Ivanhoe Electric confirms Cu-Au mineralization below former Mammoth mine

"We continue to be astounded by the high-grade mineral potential of the Tintic district," said chairman Robert Friedland.

September 20, 2022

Europe’s energy crisis to drop copper price to two-year low

"It would be rare to see an outright decline in demand, but I think that's what we are going to see in Europe over the next 3-6 months," Citi analyst…

September 20, 2022

Scientists take giant step toward developing room-temperature superconductors

“This has been one of the Holy Grails of problems in physics research for nearly 40 years.”

September 19, 2022

Fitch: Copper price to regain March peaks in 2027

Research company slashes its 2023 copper price forecast and predicts a return to $10,000-plus levels only in 2027 as long term structural deficits emerge.

September 19, 2022

Philippine town revokes permit for Tampakan copper-gold project

Tampakan, considered the Philippines' biggest untapped copper-gold reserve, was stalled for over a decade but saw a glimpse of hope in May.