November 20, 2021

Antofagasta ‘concerned’ by rising political polarization in Chile

Antofagasta's president Iván Arriagada cited election uncertainty and took aim at "violence" as a source of pressure.

November 20, 2021

Peru PM sparks controversy with mining sector by ruling out timeline extensions

Mirtha Vasquez said four mines would not be allowed any extensions on their operational timelines.

November 20, 2021

China copper premiums hit record high on tight stocks, VAT issue

The premium of physical copper over Shanghai Futures Exchange (ShFE) prices jumped to 2,200 yuan (US $ 344) per tonne on Friday.

November 19, 2021

Floods, more rain in British Columbia disrupt Centerra and New Gold mines

Shipping of concentrate to port and delivery of some parts and consumables to the mines continue to be disrupted.

November 19, 2021

Chile elections may impact a third of the world’s copper supply

Leftist Gabriel Boric favours a more active role for the state and higher royalties, while extreme-right José Antonio Kast wants more private investment in state-owned Codelco and changes to mining…

November 19, 2021

Chinese firms to use INE copper prices more in international trade

Shanghai international copper futures launched one year ago.

November 18, 2021

WATCH: CEO of ICCM talks to CNN about mining trucks

Global mining truck fleet numbers about 28,000.

November 18, 2021

China Moly says green push to unleash extraordinary metal demand

The length of copper’s bull market will depend on the pace of the clean energy transition, the company says.

November 18, 2021

China Nerin Engineering wins Kamoa direct-to-blister copper plant contract

The smelter technology aligns with Kamoa-Kakula's goal of producing the world's 'greenest copper'

November 17, 2021

Polluting metals may be greener than you think, Citigroup says

Contrary to conventional wisdom, analysts including Max Layton found that metals like copper, nickel, aluminum and steel can drive down global-warming gases.