November 10, 2020 China’s copper import boom leaves other metals cold Only aluminum is showing a similar movement but there is no sign of China having any import appetite for the other base metals.
November 9, 2020 Kakula development now more than half complete First concentrate from the initial 3.8-million-tonnes-per-annum (Mtpa) concentrator plant on track for July 2021.
November 9, 2020 Kodiak drills 192 metres of 1.21% copper-equivalent at MPD The interval includes a higher-grade 45-metre interval of 1.18% copper, 1.01 g/t gold and 4 g/t silver (2.13% copper-equivalent) from 401 metres.
November 9, 2020 KAZ Minerals shareholder RWC Partners to vote against buyout offer The take-private deal is subject to court approval and a shareholder vote in December or early January.
November 9, 2020 Botswana president says mining sector to shrink by nearly a quarter in 2020 Diamond exports from the world's second-biggest producer dropped 42% in the first nine months.
November 9, 2020 Chilean mine group warns pending glacier bill could shut down deposits Chile's world-leading copper industry could see some of its mines put out of business if an early stage bill to protect glaciers continues its march through Congress.
November 9, 2020 JX Nippon buys partner’s stake in Caserones copper mine Move comes as partner Mitsui & Co. put up for sale its 22.63% stake in the loss-making mine and posted a $67 million loss from the Chile operation.
November 6, 2020 Copper price jumps as China turns away Australian concentrate Copper within sight of June 2018 peak. Australian trader: "If you had a ship full of concentrate floating offshore, you’re rapidly trying to find a home.”
November 6, 2020 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week China to expand ban on Australian imports to copper; Rio Tinto closes Argyle diamond mine after 37 years; Tanzania finalizing permit for its first rare earth mine
November 6, 2020 China’s Australian copper ban seen hurting smelters in TC/RCs talks Ban on Australian copper concentrate imports could hurt Chinese smelters in their negotiations with miners on benchmark treatment charges for 2021.
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