December 20, 2018 Miners are budgeting for a recovery in copper Don’t listen to what miners say. Look at what they do.
December 20, 2018 The year that politics broke the metals cycle: Andy Home In a world where the Trump Administration is leading a return to economic and resource nationalism, it’s hard to see how global metals can break free of global politics.
December 20, 2018 Codelco agrees 3-year “evergreen” deals with clients in strategy overhaul We are focusing on the good clients who have an end-user market.
December 20, 2018 Zambia tax hike to make most mines unprofitable, group says The effective tax rate will range from 86% to 105%, with about 27,900 jobs at risk - Zambia Chamber of Mines.
December 20, 2018 Bechtel opens mining innovation center in Chile The new unit is in charge of developing new technologies that boost productivity, promote environmental sustainability and improve worker safety.
December 20, 2018 Australia’s top gold miner boosts bet on Ecuador copper project Newcrest Mining has upped its holdings in Ecuador-focused explorer SolGold to 15.33% from 13.83%, nudging further ahead of the company's second biggest shareholder BHP.
December 19, 2018 Five themes to watch for European miners after humbling year It all started so well in 2018.
December 19, 2018 Freeport to pay Indonesia $32m for illegal forest use – state auditor The government aims to issue a new mining permit for Grasberg - which requires the environmental permit issues to be settled - before the end of the year.
December 19, 2018 Havilah inks agreement for Australia’s largest undeveloped open pit copper-gold deposit The move brings the company one step closer to being granted a mining lease.
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
