June 12, 2022 New working group to monitor truce between Las Bambas, Peruvian Indigenous communities The new committee will keep track of the commitments agreed upon by MMG and the Indigenous communities protesting against its Las Bambas copper mine.
June 12, 2022 Copper more effective than silver in killing covid virus Both copper and silver release bacteria-killing ions due to corrosion but only the red metal is effective against the covid-19 virus.
June 10, 2022 Gold & Precious Metals Snapshot: Eight companies advancing projects around the world In recent years the uptick in the price of precious metals has reinforced their reputation as a store of value and leading drivers of mining activity around the world.
June 10, 2022 Chile government to consider copper producers’ cost variations in new royalty bill The disparity in costs faced by different copper mining companies in Chile will be taken into account in an industry-wide royalty.
June 10, 2022 China Moly denies Congo administrator takes over its Tenke mine The dispute started last August when Congo's government announced it had formed a commission to reassess the reserves and resources at TFM.
June 10, 2022 Copper price extends decline on renewed China lockdowns and recession fears Shanghai will lock down millions of people for mass covid-19 testing this weekend.
June 10, 2022 Trafigura profit surges despite war raising trading risks Trafigura Group posted record first-half profit, even after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forced the commodities giant to pare back its activities as trading risk soared.
June 10, 2022 Stronger alloys for casting, welding closer to becoming reality New technology has allowed researchers to better understand how aluminum-copper alloys behave.
June 9, 2022 Temporary administrator takes over China Moly’s Tenke mine in Congo The government suspects the mine has understated its levels of reserves in order to reduce the amount it pays to Gecamines.
June 9, 2022 Filo Mining discovers new porphyry Cu-Au system from step-out drilling at Argentina project The company regards the Bonita zone as a "very high-priority drill target" that it plans to follow up on during the South American spring season.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
