March 18, 2020 Workers at BHP’s Escondida call for mine shutdown barring stricter safety measures The union said its members were particularly exposed to the virus given the often tight quarters at mine facilities and frequent travel.
March 18, 2020 South America lockdown starting to hit base metals supplies Analysts at Fastmarkets believe the extended closures and logistical jams could see supply of base metals produced in the region restricted.
March 18, 2020 KGHM sees no virus impact on output, sales for now Polish firm will consider asking the state for support if needed.
March 18, 2020 Teck halts construction at Quebrada Blanca In Q4 2019, Teck secured a $2.5 billion financing to develop the QB2 mine area.
March 17, 2020 Dunnedin to become Kodiak Copper The company will focus on copper porphyry exploration in Canada and the US.
March 17, 2020 Freeport halts Cerro Verde over Covid-19 Company has put mine on care and maintenance for 15 days in response to measures taken by the Peruvian government.
March 17, 2020 Antofagasta to review expenditure as 2019 profit rises Profit climbed 9.5% on higher sales and lower costs.
March 17, 2020 Anglo American slows Peru copper project due to quarantine Company to slow down Quellaveco project following a 15-day national quarantine.
March 17, 2020 Copper price sinks as China faces first GDP drop since 1976 Copper drops to lowest since 2016 after post-outbreak economic data show China industrial production, fixed asset investment shrink by most on record.
March 17, 2020 Vale cuts activity at Voisey Bay over coronavirus risks The plant at Voisey's Bay copper mine will be placed in "care and maintenance" for four weeks.
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
