The world’s copper supply is suddenly looking scarce
A forecast surplus of copper going into 2024 has suddenly all but disappeared.
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Freeport Resources awarded licence renewal for Yandera copper project in PNG
The renewal would allow Freeport to begin work on a definitive feasibility study for what it calls one of the world's largest undeveloped copper resources.
Video: Braskem’s mine rupture in Brazil causing fear of collapse
A breach at a rock salt mine in Alagoas state, in Brazil’s northeast, has heightened concerns about an imminent total collapse.
Aluminum price weakest in more than three months on fund selling
Aluminum has slid 10% on the LME since touching a five-month peak in early October.
Tighter supplies to create tailwind for copper prices
Copper prices on the LME on Friday headed towards four-month highs.
MetalsGrove shares jump on Zimbabwe lithium assets acquisition
The claims, which MetalsGrove will acquire for $60,000, are close to Huayou Cobalt's Arcadia lithium mine.
China likely to beat Europe, US in meeting battery metals demand through recycling – study
China is the most likely candidate to first meet its entire demand for lithium, cobalt and nickel through recycling
Barrick gets go ahead for Goldrush mine ramp-up
The gold mine is expected to start ramping up production in 2024, achieving 400,000 ounces per year in 2028.
First Quantum requests end of blockades to Cobre Panamá copper mine
Ongoing blockades have prevented the miner from receiving the supplies necessary to fulfill Cobre Panamá’s environmental stability and asset integrity measures.
