February 24, 2020 Funds sell copper as coronavirus hits physical supply chains Hedge fund managers appear more focused on the current state of the physical copper market than the promise of a sharp economic rebound in China.
February 23, 2020 Ecuador’s National Assembly working on new rules on mining concessions The legislative body wants to create a level playing field for both local and foreign companies.
February 23, 2020 Sawiris in talks to buy 51% stake in Egypt state-owned mining firm Sawiris had said that he intended to invest in gold and copper mining in Egypt if investment conditions improved.
February 23, 2020 Ecuadorean court denies public vote on halting mining projects Azuay's prefect, Yaku Perez, who submitted the request, said gold and copper mines threaten communities' water source.
February 21, 2020 Rio Tinto’s lone female board member to be joined by three more women Changes over the course of 2020 will bring the total of women to four out of 12 directors.
February 20, 2020 Rio Tinto seeks international arbitration on tax dispute with Mongolia Rio is already stuck in renegotiations over terms of the agreement underpinning the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine.
February 20, 2020 Serbia offers to help Chinese companies to ease project delays Over the past decade Chinese companies have bought Serbia's only copper mine.
February 20, 2020 Bitterroot, Below join forces at nickel-copper-PGM project in Michigan As part of the deal, Below is required to fund $285,000 of exploration expenditures prior to the first anniversary of the agreement.
February 20, 2020 Newmont, Teck to invest $152m in Chilean copper-gold project Their NuevaUnión 50-50 JV will conduct two drilling campaigns to reduce geological uncertainty at La Fortuna deposit.
February 20, 2020 Capstone could become world’s fourth-largest cobalt producer Its Santo Domingo project could yield 4,700 tonnes of cobalt per year, making Capstone also the largest producer of the metal in the Americas.
Copper at heart of probable Rio bid for Glencore: RBC A premium of 15% to 30% to Glencore’s early January share price could get the deal done, RBC analyst said. January 18, 2026 | 06:47 am
