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Crisis in the copper chain: innovation, geopolitics and Australia’s role

Scarlett Evans — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:25:41 +0000

A widening demand-supply gap in the copper market is driving innovations to help miners go deeper, and further, than before.

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India announces initiatives to boost domestic copper production

robertsailo — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:37:54 +0000

India has announced a strategic plan to attract foreign firms to establish smelters and refineries within the country.

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Indonesia’s nickel miners seek to maintain three-year quota validity

robertsailo — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:24:22 +0000

Indonesia's APNI has called on the government to ensure the current three-year validity of mining quotas remains unchanged.

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Cutting edge copper: can innovation help meet rising demand?

Heidi Vella — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:58:19 +0000

As global shortages loom, the mining industry is turning to innovative technology to find ways to extract more copper more sustainably.

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Guinea bauxite exports at 48.6mt in Q1 2025 as Chinese demand rises

Tiash saha — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:21:07 +0000

Guinea's bauxite exports soared by 39% to a record 48.6 million tonnes (mt) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025.

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First Quantum resumes copper exports from Cobre Panama mine

Tiash saha — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:54:59 +0000

First Quantum Minerals has recommenced the export of stockpiled copper concentrate from its Cobre Panama mine.

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India’s Government seeks court dismissal of copper import quality challenge

robertsailo — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:17:47 +0000

The Indian Government has urged a court to dismiss a legal challenge brought by trade bodies against its quality control measures on copper cathode imports.

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How can Latin America stay ahead of its copper market competitors?

Claire Jenns — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:35:32 +0000

While Latin America is a global leader in copper mining, there are opportunities for further market dominance.

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Tana secures option for British Columbia copper-gold project

Tiash saha — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:04:53 +0000

Eagle Plains has granted Tana Resources an exclusive option to acquire up to a 75% interest in its copper-gold project in British Columbia.

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Glencore seeks Australian Government support to keep copper smelter operational

robertsailo — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:16:57 +0000

Glencore has declared its Mount Isa copper smelter in Queensland, Australia, unsustainable and is seeking support from state and federal governments to continue operations.

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