November 17, 2020

Codelco reaches deal with small unions at El Teniente

The 36-month deal with the San Lorenzo and No. 7 El Teniente unions includes bonuses worth about $ 4,600. Salaries are to remain unchanged.

November 17, 2020

Kutcho starts feasibility on BC copper-zinc project

The company has hired CSA Global Consultants to lead the study preparation.

November 17, 2020

China’s new copper futures add another card to global yuan deck

China will roll out a new copper futures contract this week that will be open to foreign traders, in a push to boost yuan adoption.

November 17, 2020

Altiplano reports improved production results at Farellon

Total tonnes processed at the copper-gold mine in Chile showed a 54% increase from the previous quarter.

November 16, 2020

Copper price surges on Peru worries, China futures launch

Copper price at fresh multi year high on worries over Peru concentrate supply, optimism about new Chinese futures contract open to international investors.

November 16, 2020

China wants a made-in-China copper price

China now accounts for more than half the world’s copper consumption.

November 16, 2020

Zambia sees deal over Mopani within a month

Country wants to raise its holding after clashing with Glencore earlier this year over the company’s plan to mothball Mopani’s operations.

November 16, 2020

Northern Dynasty submits Pebble mitigation plan

The company says it will not be releasing any details about the plan until it is accepted by the USACE.

November 16, 2020

Trump rushes environmental regulations that could handcuff Biden

Trump is issuing permits, finalizing major environmental regulations and even selling rights to drill for oil in Alaskan wilderness before Inauguration Day.

November 16, 2020

Antofagasta commits to responsible copper standard

Centinela and Zaldívar mines will be the company’s first operations to adhere to the Copper Mark framework.