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.

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.