June 9, 2022 Peru communities to allow Las Bambas copper mine restart after 51-day shutdown Leaders from the Fuerabamba and Huancuire communities said they would allow the truce in exchange for a new round of talks.
June 9, 2022 Copper price slips after new China lockdowns Entertainment venues and internet cafes in Beijing's largest district of Chaoyang were ordered to be shut on Thursday.
June 9, 2022 China’s appetite for commodities sapped by virus, surging prices The renewed lockdown of one district in Shanghai has raised concerns that a full reopening of the financial center could be delayed.
June 8, 2022 Codelco stops smelter for maintenance after environmental incident Ventanas smelter and refinery halted to carry out maintenance after authorities declared an environmental emergency in the region earlier in the week.
June 8, 2022 Mongolia urges transparency as Rio Tinto seeks control of Oyu Tolgoi Erdenes Oyu Tolgoi, the Mongolian state-owned firm, also wants Rio to grant more power to local management.
June 8, 2022 Column: Funds cut bear bets on copper as China recovery hopes grow However, there is no evidence that funds are yet prepared actively to buy into the China recovery story, writes Andy Home.
June 8, 2022 Hudbay Minerals needs $1.9bn for Copper World project in Arizona The two-phase mine plan contemplates four open pits and includes recently discovered deposits as well as the Rosemont asset.
June 7, 2022 Peru calls for new Las Bambas talks as police hint at eviction plan The government of Peru has repeatedly failed to negotiate an end to the standoff involving six neighboring communities.
June 7, 2022 Congo auditor says $400m went missing from state mining company Gecamines holds minority stakes in several of the world's largest copper and cobalt projects.
June 7, 2022 Zambia starts search for new investor in Konkola Copper Mines KCM will appoint an adviser to help it find an equity investor willing to fund the mine's expansion.
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
