July 24, 2025 Column: Copper’s physical tariff trade is rapidly unwinding The market was betting that tariffs would be set lower and come with a longer lead-time.
July 24, 2025 Teck setbacks in Chile underscore copper supply struggles The sprawling Quebrada Blanca open-pit operation in the high Andes is grappling with tailings storage issues.
July 24, 2025 Indonesia discussing strategic management of critical minerals trade Indonesia is one of only a only a handful of countries to strike a deal with Washington to lower US tariffs.
July 24, 2025 First Quantum to explore gold pre-payment deal from Zambian mines The company was exploring a minority stake sale of its two Zambian mines last year to raise funds.
July 24, 2025 Six university students drown in China mine accident The students fell into a flotation cell after protective grates collapsed.
July 24, 2025 Newmont seeks contact with trapped workers at Red Chris mine Shares in Newmont fell 1.6% on Thursday morning.
July 24, 2025 Anglo American’s copper, diamond production falls in first half Anglo American on Thursday reported a 13% fall in copper production in the first half of the year.
July 24, 2025 Japan copper smelters face tough talks with global miners over processing fee Japan also aims to bolster national stockpiles of critical minerals by increasing volumes or expanding target items.
July 24, 2025 Teck approves $2.4B expansion of Highland Valley Copper Construction starts in August, extending Canada’s largest copper mine’s productive life by another two decades.
July 23, 2025 First Quantum expects rise in Cobre Panama maintenance costs During the second quarter, maintenance costs related to the Cobre Panama mine averaged roughly $15 million per month.
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