August 26, 2019 Chile announces new stimulus to kickstart sputtering economy Chile, which produces nearly one-third the world's copper, has suffered amid floundering global prices for the red metal.
August 26, 2019 Egyptian billionaire eyes mining opportunities at home with new law Investment in Egypt's vast mineral wealth has been stalled by what miners describe as some of the world's most discouraging terms.
August 25, 2019 Southern Copper reviewing Tía María’s budget The suspension of the construction licence is forcing the company to reassess its plans for 2019.
August 23, 2019 Commodities ensnared again as US-China trade war escalates A 5% levy will also be imposed on crude oil starting next month. Last year, Beijing removed crude from a list of goods targeted for tariffs, signaling the importance of…
August 23, 2019 South African court denies Zambia leave to appeal in Vedanta case Vedanta has been locked in a dispute with the Zambian government since May, when Lusaka appointed a liquidator to run KCM.
August 22, 2019 Thiefs are stealing church bells in France, but likely not for the metal The demand for metals and collectors seeking antiques are making the thousands of churches dotting villages and towns across France easy targets for thieves.
August 22, 2019 Copper price bears “overlooking decent fundamentals” A new report forecasts recovery in price on the back of a fall in global copper production, a thin project pipeline and misreading of inventory build-up.
August 22, 2019 Teck’s Quebrada Blanca copper mine fined for environmental violations Chile's SMA environmental regulator said it had fined Quebrada Blanca $1.2 million for the violations.
August 22, 2019 China’s Qianhai Mercantile Exchange launches copper rod trading A total of 641.86 tonnes of copper rods changed hands on the first day of trade, with a turnover of 29.94 million yuan ($4.23 million).
August 22, 2019 Talga hopeful with maiden resource estimate for Swedish project The Perth-based miner is now seeking for partners to further explore and develop the project.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
