September 7, 2023

Codelco seals early contract deal with El Teniente supervisors’ union

The proposal will take effect from November, valid until 2026.

September 7, 2023

Peru copper production rises 17.7% y/y in July

The rise is thanks to the "optimal performance" of miner Marcobre, controlled by Peru's Minsur and Chile's Copec.

September 7, 2023

China’s CMOC to boost Congo copper output after ending row with Gecamines

The group will raise its copper output in Democratic Republic of Congo to 600,000 metric tons next year.

September 7, 2023

Copper price falls while China imports decline

China's copper imports declined 5% in August from a year earlier.

September 7, 2023

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince looks to metals as new source of wealth

Prince Mohammed bin Salman is prepared to pour billions of dollars into tapping the more than $1.3 trillion of metals his government says is buried in the country.

September 7, 2023

Vale Base Metals to invest $10 billion in Indonesia over next decade

Vale is exploring a copper mine, comparable to massive Grasberg site.

September 7, 2023

ICMM releases guidelines to tackle Scope 3 emissions

Document provides a standardised framework for mining and metals firms to calculate and disclose their value chain emissions.

September 6, 2023

Chile’s miners ready to absorb higher domestic royalties, Fitch says

"Chile's new mining royalty law will not materially weaken the competitiveness of the country's copper mining sector, but it will increase taxes, modestly pressuring miners' cash flows," Fitch said.

September 6, 2023

EU lawmakers see recycling as key in search for critical minerals

The industry committee of the European Parliament will vote on its position on Thursday on the Critical Raw Materials Act.

September 6, 2023

Ivanhoe Electric’s assessment for Santa Cruz project details new source of ‘green’ copper in US

The study estimates an after-tax net present value of $1.3 billion with an after-tax internal rate of return of 23%.