April 27, 2021

Russell: China copper price flip to discount vs LME raises red flag amid rally

There are signs that China is already tightening credit, which may result in slower spending on copper intensive infrastructure and construction projects.

April 27, 2021

New capacity needed to meet rapid copper demand growth

"For 2030/2031 we are looking at a supply gap of 4.5 million tonnes of greenfield project capacity, " said Wood Mackenzie.

April 27, 2021

Copper price surges toward $10,000 as bulls bet on global rebound

Bulls are swarming in to profit as stimulus measures, vaccine rollouts and climate pledges fuel a global recovery from the pandemic.

April 27, 2021

Vale mulls base metals spinoff to tap EV market

The move could help the nickel and iron ore giant take advantage of an increasing demand from electric car manufacturers.

April 26, 2021

Lawmakers in biggest copper nation ratchet up tax proposal

The worst-case scenario for Chilean copper producers in a debate over a new royalty system just got bleaker.

April 26, 2021

Iron ore price surges to record high

Chinese steel futures also closed at all-time highs, underpinned by robust demand and concerns over production curbs.

April 26, 2021

Copper price blasts to 10-year high as Chile strike adds momentum to rally

Port workers in Chile called a strike in response to a move by the government to block a bill allowing people to make a third round of early withdrawals from…

April 26, 2021

Chile settles dispute with Albemarle over lithium reserves data

Chilean regulators have settled a high stakes dispute, defusing a spat that may have led to the suspension of the company's permit to expand its operations.

April 26, 2021

More transparency, data usage expected from the mining industry of the future — report

Main findings are increasing demands for transparency from the public and investors, matched with advances in information technologies and rising competition over talent.

April 26, 2021

Fortuna Silver to buy Roxgold in $884 million deal

The combined miner, with operations in Latin America and West Africa, will produce about 450,000 ounces of gold equivalent a year.