November 23, 2023

First Quantum suspends copper production in Panama amid blockade

The future of Cobre Panama faces uncertainty after widespread protests erupted last month.

November 23, 2023

Column: Copper supply rethink as smelter treatment charges fall

The prospect of too many smelters chasing a finite amount of raw material is at the forefront of many Chinese producers' minds.

November 23, 2023

Vale expands production capacity at Salobo copper mine

The $1.1 billion expansion plan is set to increase the mine's throughput capacity to 36 million tonnes per year by the final quarter of 2024.

November 23, 2023

Millennial leader takes over broke and crime-wracked Ecuador

The 35 year-old president, Daniel Noboa, faces a country where voters recently backed a referendum to restrict gold and copper mining.

November 22, 2023

Codelco says making progress on key projects, following output hit

The state-owned miner said it has reached a production 'turning point'.

November 22, 2023

Fitch downgrades Codelco for first time in years

"The downgrade of Codelco's ratings is a result of lowering its standalone credit profile," it said.

November 22, 2023

First Quantum plans maintenance for Panama copper mine amid protests

Panama's top court will hear the legality of the contract awarded to First Quantum from Nov, 24.

November 22, 2023

Base metal markets across LME are showing signs of surplus

Spot prices for the six key metals that dominate trading on the LME are all at a discount to futures.

November 22, 2023

Ecuador-focused Adventus and Luminex to merge

Business tie-up creates a more diversified company with one of the largest copper-gold exploration portfolios in Ecuador.

November 21, 2023

China’s copper premium spikes on demand from renewables industry

The Yangshan copper premium, or the fee traders pay for imported cargoes over benchmark prices on the LME, extended to its highest level in a year.