Copper concentrate TC/RCs to remain low in 2025 amid tight supply – Fastmarkets Fastmarkets analyst sees a bumpy road ahead for the copper concentrates market in 2025, forecasting an annual average spot TC of $10.7 per tonne. Staff Writer | January 12, 2025 | 8:47 am
Gatos Silver posts solid 2024, preps takeover by First Majestic The deal will merge Gatos’ main Cerro Los Gatos mine with First Majestic’s San Dimas mine in Durango, and its Santa Elena operation in Sonora. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | January 10, 2025 | 1:48 pm
Copper output from Codelco jumps 17% in November Cochilco data showed that Codelco production totaled 133,600 metric tons in November. Reuters | January 10, 2025 | 10:41 am
Toxic traces of lead mining in Missouri are hard to erase The EPA has spent $127 million since 2020 on remediating mine waste and removing lead-contaminated soil in southeast Missouri’s Old Lead Belt. Bloomberg News | January 10, 2025 | 9:41 am
Zijin in talks to buy $6.4 billion China lithium miner Zijin, a global powerhouse in copper and gold, is advancing its push into the lithium sector with the potential acquisition of Zangge Mining. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2025 | 3:44 am
Torex Gold meets 2024 guidance while prepping Media Luna in Mexico The Toronto-based company produced 452,523 oz. gold last year, it said Thursday. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | January 9, 2025 | 12:50 pm
CME copper hits two-month highs, focus on US import tariffs The contract was last up 1.0% at $4.2795. Reuters | January 9, 2025 | 12:49 pm
Tariff fears spark disconnect in silver and copper markets Copper and silver futures in New York are surging above rival international price benchmarks as traders ramp up bets that Donald Trump will impose hefty import tariffs. Bloomberg News | January 9, 2025 | 11:13 am
Taseko expects production increase at Gibraltar mine in 2025 Copper and molybdenum production for 2024 was 106 million lb. and 1.4 million lb., respectively. Staff Writer | January 9, 2025 | 10:51 am