August 14, 2024 Could a union halt production at the world’s biggest copper mine? BHP's Escondida mine in Chile produced nearly 5% of the world's copper in 2023.
August 13, 2024 BHP removes striking workers at huge Chile copper mine, output at risk The union’s 2,400 members downed tools at Escondida Tuesday morning after rejecting BHP’s latest proposal as part of a collective bargaining.
August 13, 2024 Wave of Chinese copper fills warehouses abroad as demand weakens China is typically a significant net copper importer, but weak local conditions have reversed global trade flows in recent months.
August 13, 2024 Germany, Italy import legally dubious Brazilian gold, study shows About 94% of the Brazilian gold imported by Germany and Italy, the main buyers in the EU, has dubious origins, Instituto Escolhas says.
August 13, 2024 Illegal mining soars near First Quantum’s idled Panama mine More than 250 instances of illegal mining have been identified in the rainforest surrounding Cobre Panama this year.
August 13, 2024 Lithium liquidity jumps on CME as traders seek arbitrage plays Open interest has continuously hit record after record since April.
August 13, 2024 Botswana aims to negotiate bigger stake in HB Antwerp diamond dealer Botswana's economy has been hit by a drop in demand for diamonds.
August 13, 2024 India to offer incentives for critical minerals extraction India plans to provide funding for research institutes to give technical assistance to miners.
August 13, 2024 Hindalco misses first-quarter profit estimates on higher expenses The company reported profit below estimates, hurt by a jump in expenses tied to disruptions at its Novelis unit's Switzerland plant.
August 13, 2024 Uranium Energy restarts uranium production in Wyoming The first shipments are expected in November or December.
Copper price: Strains deepen as global smelting activity hits decade low Copper prices are under renewed pressure after satellite data showed 1.2 million tonnes of January smelter capacity outside China went idle. February 12, 2026 | 11:01 am
