Copper

  • Solus Advanced Materials Expands Copper Foil Production in Hungary

    BY Sophia Schmitz
    South Korean copper foil producer Solus Advanced Materials has commenced mass production at its second Hungarian plant, significantly expanding its presence in Europe. The new facility, as reported by KED Global, is currently the only European production site for electric vehicle (EV) battery copper foil, with an annual output capacity of 23,000 tons. Combined with...
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  • Copper Prices Remain Volatile Amid China’s Economic Measures and Supply Issues

    BY Lara Browne
    Copper, the third most used metal globally, is crucial for the energy transition, particularly in electrification and renewable energy applications. Recent developments, including China’s stimulus measures, have led to significant volatility in copper prices, adding uncertainty to the metal’s future. China’s economic actions have been a major driver of this volatility. Copper futures are actively...
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  • Anglo American Restructures Copper Mining Operations in South America

    BY John Davis
    South African mining giant Anglo American continues to reorganize its copper mining activities across South America. One of the two copper mines at the Los Bronces complex in Chile has been temporarily closed for maintenance, as announced in late July 2024. The smaller Los Bronces mine, which contributes about 40% of the complex’s total capacity,...
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  • Granite Creek to Acquire Majority Stake in Stillwater’s Duke Island Project

    BY Lars Jensen
    Stillwater Critical Minerals has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Granite Creek Copper, allowing Granite Creek to acquire a 90% interest in the Duke Island copper-nickel-platinum-palladium (Cu-Ni-PGE) project. The all-share transaction aligns with Stillwater’s strategic focus on its flagship Stillwater West project in Montana. The Duke Island project, located in the Alexander Platinum Belt...
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  • Uzbekistan’s Almalyk Set to House One of the World’s Largest Copper Concentrators

    BY Sophia Schmitz
    FLSmidth and Enter Engineering have signed a cooperation agreement for the supply of core mineral processing equipment for the MOF-4 copper-gold-molybdenum concentrator, currently under construction in Almalyk, located in Uzbekistan’s Tashkent region. Once completed, the plant is expected to be among the largest copper concentrators in the world. The agreement, estimated to be worth around...
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  • Anglo American’s Copper Pivot Could Decide Its Fate Amid BHP Interest

    BY John Davis
    The speed at which Anglo American shifts towards becoming a copper-focused miner could ultimately decide its future—either continuing as an independent company or being absorbed by a larger rival, such as BHP Group. Earlier this year, BHP attempted but failed to acquire Anglo, walking away from a \$49 billion bid in May after being rebuffed...
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  • Vale Posts Q3 Net Profit of $2.41 Billion, Beating Estimates Despite Lower Iron Ore Prices

    BY Lara Browne
    Brazilian mining giant Vale reported a third-quarter net profit of $2.41 billion, beating analysts’ expectations, despite a 15% drop from a year earlier. The decline was largely driven by lower iron ore prices and additional provisions related to the 2015 Mariana dam disaster. The $2.41 billion profit exceeded analysts’ estimates of $1.65 billion, according to...
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  • Teck Resources Reports Quarterly Loss Amid Trail Operations Impairment

    BY John Davis
    Teck Resources has reported a $748 million loss from continuing operations attributable to shareholders in the third quarter, primarily due to a one-time asset impairment charge related to its Trail operations. The Vancouver-based mining company recorded a loss of $1.45 per diluted share, a significant increase compared to the loss of $48 million, or nine...
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  • Kutch Copper in Talks with BHP for Major Copper Concentrate Supply Deal

    BY Lars Jensen
    Gautam Adani-controlled Kutch Copper is reportedly in discussions with Australian mining giant BHP to secure a substantial copper concentrate supply. According to a report by The Economic Times, the potential agreement could involve up to 1.6 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of copper concentrate. The deal is projected to be worth approximately Rs 30,000 crore...
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  • KoBold Metals Invests $200 Million in AI-Driven Copper Mining Project in Zambia

    BY John Davis
    KoBold Metals has invested approximately $200 million in its Mingomba project in Chingola, Zambia, with production expected to begin in 2031. The project aims to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to produce over 300,000 tonnes of copper annually, contributing to Zambia’s national target of 3 million tonnes per year. CEO Mfikeyi Makayi highlighted that KoBold...
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