April 17, 2024 Specialist funds cautious on copper rally, says trader IXM Funds that specialize in metals have been more cautious than other speculators on the rally that sent copper prices to a 22-month peak this week.
April 17, 2024 Aging copper mines are turning into money pits despite demand Chile’s Chuquicamata is a cautionary tale for an industry beset by rising costs and heightened regulatory scrutiny.
April 17, 2024 Antofagasta’s Q1 copper output down 11% yr/yr The company reiterated that it expects output in 2024 of between 670,000 and 710,000 tons.
April 17, 2024 Rio Tinto to favour development over acquisition of copper mines — exec Copper boss Bold Baatar says Rio's goal of producing 1 million tonnes of the metal annually within the next five years will be achieved through organic growth.
April 16, 2024 Vale’s iron ore output up 6% in first quarter, sales jump Vale's iron ore output in the first three months of the year totaled 70.84 million metric tons.
April 16, 2024 Codelco CEO vows to pursue community buy-in over lithium expansion Chile’s state-run miner has made progress in negotiating with local communities over lithium mining and will keep working to win their support, Chief Executive Ruben Alvarado said.
April 16, 2024 Peru copper production growth near 13% in February The performance was due in part to a 219.4% production boost from Glencore' Antapaccay.
April 16, 2024 Chile must pass permitting reforms to unblock investment, copper executives say Mining companies and industry groups have complained about the extensive permitting process in Chile.
April 16, 2024 Brazil court again suspends Vale’s Sossego copper mine licence Brazil's Para state has won its appeal to overturn a previous court ruling that had reinstated the mine's operating licence.
April 15, 2024 Codelco eyes partnerships to help boost ailing copper production The company expects “some conclusions” this year from negotiating an operational tie-up between its Andina mine and Anglo American's adjoining Los Bronces.
Zimbabwe to continue mineral purchases in 2026, central bank governor says The central bank has aggressively pursued a foreign currency accumulation strategy through mandatory mining royalties, outright gold purchases and leveraging on the rally in gold. December 28, 2025 | 09:29 am
