Company has filed an appeal with the US Army Corps of Engineers over its decision to deny a key water permit for the giant mine in Alaska.

Copper prices are likely to rise further after pushing above $8,000 a tonne this month, the head of the company said.

The companies have received the necessary regulatory approvals and funds to start construction activities.

Fire at Vale iron ore terminal could cut shipments by 32m tonnes; China’s imports of Australian copper ore plunged to zero; Kabanga, Tanzania to develop world’s largest nickel deposit

Zambia's main opposition party leader Hakainde Hichilema says the government's deal with Glencore is "filling the economy with more debt, expensive debt."

Chapada copper and production in Brazil both exceeded annual guidance.

China and the rest of Asia continued the rapid expansion that was seen in November.