Copper

Freeport-McMoRan's Death Cross: Copper Giant's Pivotal Moment

Lundin Exits Europe For $1.5 Billion, Turns Focus To South America

Newmont Sells Colorado Mine For $275 Million, Refocuses On Gold, Copper

Lundin Exits Europe For $1.5 Billion, Turns Focus To South America

Newmont Sells Colorado Mine For $275 Million, Refocuses On Gold, Copper

Rio Tinto CEO Defends London Listing, Outlines Future Growth Plans

Ero Copper To Drive 'Strongest Production, EBITDA Growth': Analyst

Rio Tinto CEO Defends London Listing, Outlines Future Growth Plans

Ero Copper To Drive 'Strongest Production, EBITDA Growth': Analyst

Aluminum Falls Short As Copper Substitute, Says Pacific Northwest Lab

Copper Supply Gap Drives McEwen's $2.5B Fundraising For Los Azules

Copper Recent News

Copper's High-Wire Act: Can EVs, New Tech Power The Metal's Next Big Surge?

Copper market faces short-term hurdles but EVs, new technologies to boost demand. Bullish long-term. Top picks: Lundin Mining, Teck Resources, Zijin Mining, Merdeka Copper.

BHP Unveils $14 Billion Capex For Chilean Copper Operations

BHP plans to invest $14B in Chile to boost copper production, securing long-term assets and meeting global demand. Challenges include labor law violations.

Trump Re-Election Jolts Metals Market As Gold Sees A 'Stumble, Not A Sea Change'

Metal markets facing turbulence under Trump, but gold stays strong as a debasement trade and aluminum may also hold up. Traders should wait, investors wary.

BHP Backtracks Its Comments On Abandoning Anglo American Deal

BHP backtracks on remarks about failed Anglo American bid, clarifies deal not off the table. Labor issues in focus as company expands in South America.

Newmont Seeks To Extend Largest Australian Mine Until 2050

Newmont applies for extension of Cadia mine permit until 2050, generating jobs & economic growth. Committed to sustainable production & divesting from non-strategic ops.

Biden's Farewell To Africa: Strategic Motives Behind First And Only Presidential Visit

Saudi Arabia Targeting Billions In Zambian Assets, Despite Persistent Infrastructure Troubles

Manara Minerals, a joint venture of PIF and Ma'aden, is set to acquire 15-20% of First Quantum's Zambian mines, worth $1.5-2B. It aligns with Manara's $1B investment in Barrick Gold's project and $2.5B in Vale. Zambia faces infrastructure and power supply challenges in boosting its copper output.

Rio Tinto Disappoints On Q3 Production, Sets Positive Tone About Organic Growth

The leading global miner Rio Tinto missed Q3 production estimates but remains focused on expansion into critical and battery metals.

Teck Resources Vs. Freeport-McMoRan: China Stimulus Boost Or Trump Tariff Blues? Analyst Remains Bullish On Copper

Copper market faces surge from China stimulus but JPMorgan warns of rocky road ahead. TECK top pick with potential growth, FCX stable.

Trump 2.0 Trade Policies Could Hit Copper Stocks Harder, Warns JPMorgan Analyst

Copper stocks may face turbulent times if Donald Trump returns as his trade policies could have a bigger impact. History shows tariffs are trouble for the sector.

Terrorism in Pakistan Threatens Foreign Mine Development, Saudi Arabia Still Invests Billions

Terrorism threatens foreign investment in Pakistan's resource-rich Balochistan. A recent attack on a mine killed 20 and injured 7, likely by separatist groups. This jeopardizes projects like Barrick Gold's Reko Diq mine, a key asset for Pakistan's economy.

Copper Rebounds As China's Stimulus Boosts Market Sentiment, But US Elections Loom Large

Copper rebounded due to China's stimulus measures, but JPMorgan warns of possible volatility from US elections. EV demand keeps long-term outlook bullish.

Vale Plans To Expand Copper Output, Invests $184M For Domestic Critical Minerals

Vale's new CEO, Gustavo Pimenta, plans to significantly increase copper production and invest in critical minerals for the energy transition, facing challenges from competitors like Barrick and BHP.

BHP Sees Trend Reversal In Copper Growth, Warns Recycling Won't Be Enough

BHP predicts a 70% increase in global copper demand by 2050, driven by traditional growth, green energy, and digital developments. Supply faces challenges from aging mines and complex projects.

Freeport-McMoRan Deviates From BHP, Rio Tinto Playbook: CEO Opts To Forgo M&A

Freeport-McMoRan is opting out of M&A, choosing to focus on organic growth to meet rising demand for copper.

Mining Industry Needs $5.4 Trillion In Investments To Meet 2035 Demand, McKinsey Says

Metal and mining industry heavily relies on steel, coal, copper, gold, and aluminum for 80% of its revenue. Lithium, nickel, and rare earth elements also see growth. $5.4 trillion investment needed by 2035 to meet demand and decarbonize, but copper supply shortage poses challenge.

Copper M&A Frenzy Masks Greenfield Exploration Weakness: Is AI To Blame?

Mining companies turning to acquisitions instead of exploration due to cost and risk. Copper prices down but shortages predicted, prompting industry consolidation.

Barrick To Complete Feasibility Study For Lumwana Mine Expansion, Start Construction In 2025

Barrick Gold to complete feasibility study for expanding Lumwana copper mine, aiming to become top 25 producer. Phased approach ensures cost efficiency and local partnerships.

Copper Deficit To Reach 4 Million Tons By 2030, Analyst Predicts: Mining, Electrification Plays Set To Benefit

Despite looming copper deficit, substitution not enough to fill supply gap. EVs, renewable energy, China pose challenges. JPMorgan favors Teck, Lundin, Sandfire, Zijin, CMOC, Rio Tinto, and Anglo American for copper exposure.

Hudbay Minerals Nears Final Permit For Copper World Project in Arizona

Hudbay Minerals secures Aquifer Protection Permit for Copper World project in Arizona, inching closer to becoming one of the largest US copper sources.

South Australia Begins Review Of BHP's Major Copper Expansion

South Australian govt initiated app & assessment process for BHP's expansion of Olympic Dam copper smelter, boosting output & aligning with global energy transition. BHP's copper production expected to double by mid-2030s.

BHP Reports $13.7B Profits, Eyes Additional Copper Expansion

BHP dividend payouts for this period were slightly reduced to 74 cents per share, down from 80 cents the previous year.

Gold Mining M&A Heats Up As Rising Metal Prices Boost Cash (CORRECTED)

Gold mining companies are aggressively merging to take advantage of high gold prices and are also eyeing copper mines to buy.