June 27, 2025 China’s copper smelters win better-than-expected $0 processing fee Some Chinese smelters have agreed to process copper from Antofagasta for no charge, a record low for the industry.
June 27, 2025 Copper price down after $0 Chinese smelter deal The $0 agreement presents a win for China's smelters given spot charges are hovering around the –$43 mark.
June 26, 2025 First MPD resource gives Kodiak Copper a new story to tell The deposits underpin 56.4 million tonnes of indicated resources at 0.31% copper, 0.14 g/t gold and 1.18 g/t silver.
June 26, 2025 Informal mining boom is biggest fear for Peru’s copper investors Peru has slipped to third in the global copper-production ranking and last year posted its first decline in output in five years.
June 26, 2025 Zambia court adjoins ZCCM to Sampa’s challenge on Mopani sale A new owner for Mopani is expected to invest in raising copper output to about 200,000 tons per year by 2027.
June 26, 2025 Column: LME’s new position rules reflect a changed metals landscape Traders have been scaling up bets even as LME warehouse inventory has been depleting.
June 26, 2025 Copper price surges to highest since March record US prices jump more than 3%, opening up massive $1,600 per tonne gap between US and LME copper prices with Goldman Sachs predicting more gains to come.
June 25, 2025 US announces policy changes for offshore mineral development US Interior Department said the new policies will "reduce delays, improve coordination and provide greater certainty for industry".
June 25, 2025 India plans steps to counter rising copper supply risks New Delhi is also considering measures to help boost domestic refined copper output.
June 25, 2025 Copper price: Chinese smelters ramp up exports, potentially squeezing home market too Exports at these levels would bring renewed pressure and could potentially tip the Chinese market into backwardation as well.
US rare earth buyers still see China curbs despite Trump deal The US and China still haven’t reached an agreement on key details of how Beijing will free up sales of rare earths. December 24, 2025 | 07:45 am
