July 7, 2021 China’s state metals reserves auctioned off in double-quick time The first round of China’s much-anticipated state metal reserves auctions needed only one of two days allotted for all the copper and aluminum on offer to be sold.
July 7, 2021 Peru’s Castillo expects mining firms to accept ‘prudent’ tax changes, adviser says "The mining sector isn't close-minded to new revisions of the taxation system, if done with prudence," said Pedro Francke, Castillo's economic adviser.
July 7, 2021 China to sell more metals from reserves to ensure stable prices China is releasing metal from state stockpiles as part of its campaign to restrain prices after factory inflation in May hit its highest level in 13 years.
July 7, 2021 Sandfire granted licence for copper mine in Botswana The 3.2 million tonnes per annum Motheo open pit mine could help Botswana curb its dependence on diamond mining.
July 6, 2021 Ivanhoe already has 162,000 tonnes copper in ore stockpiled Ivanhoe says DRC mine's first 3.8mtpa concentrator is now fully operational and pre-production ore stockpiles reach 3.4m tonnes grading average 4.78% copper.
July 6, 2021 McEwen creates new company to advance Los Azules copper project It was reported last week that the company was in talks to sell a stake in the project.
July 5, 2021 Newcrest reports seismic event at Cadia The seismic event is expected to have no impact to gold or copper production in fiscal year 2022.
July 5, 2021 Ranked: The top 20 metals and mining billionaires Although tech and bank CEOs get all the limelight, eight of the 100 richest people in the world are in the metals and mining industry.
July 5, 2021 Copper price up on hopes of stronger US metals demand US companies in June hired the most workers in 10 months, raising wages and offering incentives to entice millions of unemployed Americans.
July 5, 2021 Chile’s ex-finance chief vies for presidency with tough message Ignacio Briones warned that this year’s strong economic recovery won’t be sustainable unless the country sends the right signals to investors abroad.
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
