Chile constitution drafters set for key debate on mining, environment
This could reshape how the world's top copper producer regulates production of the red metal and minerals like lithium.
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Copper price up as miners report sliding production
Prices rose after a spate of production problems that threaten to cut supply, including a state of emergency in Peru.
Gold price nears 2-week low with bond yields rebounding
Gold is seeing a correction since the market is expecting the Fed to be more aggressive in hiking rates, an analyst said.
CATL wins $135m lithium project in race for materials
The mine will supply a new lithium battery production and manufacturing base in Yichun.
Anglo American lowers output guidance after quarterly drop
Company's Q1 production fell 10% year on year, partly owing to operations running at reduced capacity because of higher rates of covid-19 infections among workers.
Mining giants struggle despite commodities price boom
The world’s biggest miners had a tough start to the year, struggling to hit production goals and keep costs under control.
Freeport-McMoRan shares drop after trimming copper outlook
The company lowered its copper sales forecast by about 1% annually for this year and the next.
How Portuguese lithium could fuel Europe’s EV revolution
Portugal possesses the potential to mine lithium but there is a polarized perception of mining in the country, writes amil Hijazi.
State of emergency in Peru as protests hit copper output
Government's measure comes as protests against mining companies have shut down 20% of Peru’s copper output.