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Copper: China’s loss of appetite for imports dampens bullish side of market
Copper is a key metal for the energy transition due to its unparalleled electrical conductivity, but it will struggle to meet its demand potential due to a lack of investment in increased production. Producers will need to invest at least $105 billion to build 6.5...
Copper: BHP and Antofagasta call for more dialogue on royalties in Chile
BHP and Antofagasta Minerals called Tuesday for more dialogue with the Chilean government to prevent a controversial copper mining royalty project from affecting competitiveness. "We respect the dialogue with the authorities," said Rag Udd, BHP's head of the Americas,...
Aluminium: severe shortages will contribute to rising prices in Europe
Supply disruptions in China, the largest producer, due to hydropower problems mean that aluminium shortages will be severe this year, which is likely to offset slow demand growth and help support prices. Smelter closures in Europe due to high energy prices over the...
Copper: environmental permit approved for Anglo American’s Los Bronces project
On Monday, the government's committee of ministers approved an environmental permit for a $3 billion extension of Anglo American's Los Bronces project in Chile. Environmentalists and social groups have criticised the initiative located in the Andes Mountains near the...