February 1, 2022 Grupo Mexico’s Q4 net profit falls 28% Mexico's top copper miner reported annual revenues of $14.78 billion and a net profit of $3.87 billion.
February 1, 2022 US mining output rises 12% y/y to $90.4bn US Metal mine production was valued at $33.8bn, 23% higher than in 2020.
February 1, 2022 Chile assembly debates nationalizing copper; industry calls idea ‘barbaric’ The proposal would still face a vote from the full assembly to be included in the final draft text, which would itself go before a national referendum vote later this…
February 1, 2022 Copper price rises as trade thinned by China holiday Copper prices are set to languish this year, a Reuters poll of analysts showed, weighed down by weaker demand as rising interest rates curb economic growth.
February 1, 2022 Chile vote marks first step in long path to seizing mines A proposal that opens the door to nationalizing some of the biggest copper and lithium mines in the world was approved in first instance.
February 1, 2022 Analysts expect scorching base metals rally to cool Market balances are expected to shift from supply deficit towards surplus in 2023 as production recovers and demand cools, Andy Home says.
February 1, 2022 Earth’s ‘Goldilocks zone’ responsible for metal ore deposit formation Researchers have discovered a ‘Goldilocks zone’ at the base of the earth’s crust where temperature allows for metals to be transported to shallower levels near the surface.
February 1, 2022 Rio Tinto report reveals culture of sexual harassment, bullying and racism Eight-month independent review of the miner’s workplace culture found disturbing, systemic behaviours across the company’s sites.
January 31, 2022 This chart says industrial metals prices have far to fall Unless there’s been a major decoupling of copper, zinc, nickel, aluminum prices and Chinese manufacturing activity, declines of as much as 40% may be in the offing.
January 28, 2022 Copper price heads for biggest weekly fall in three months "Price weakness could last through China's New Year public holiday next week, typically a time of low demand," said Saxo Bank.
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
