Barrick says strategic metal resource could help Islamabad as it faces 29% levy
Geneva-based group plans to buy more stakes in mines as it snaps up copper supplies in challenge to bigger rivals
Threat of US tariffs and growing global demand seen as likely to support prices
Futures price in London for the red metal climbed to a 5-month high
Group’s head Pimenta highlights easing strains that should help settle investor nerves
It takes 29 years to get approval for a new mine in the US but the industry is hoping that will change
Fees charged to transform ore have fallen to all-time lows as Glencore halts operations at Philippines plant
Traders prepare to deliver metal to US before imposition of tariffs as Trump’s plans distort mineral markets
White House signals it will expedite measures despite investor concerns over how threats of levies will affect economy
Potential disposals in DR Congo and Kazakhstan could be biggest by Swiss miner since Gary Nagle took charge in 2021
Traders pay up to secure copper, steel and aluminium supplies before US president’s levies come into effect
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Arizona facility could supply 25% of American needs after being held up for 12 years in battle over permits
Strong performance in metal used for key technologies contrasts with weak growth in traditional iron ore operation
Industry is decommissioning legacy lines as demand for metal expected to grow
The six-month dealmaking standstill since rejection of the last takeover offer ends today
Miners are finally willing to give backing despite logistical difficulties and uncertainty over the economy
The UN climate conference is again being hosted by an authoritarian petrostate
Antofagasta chief says there is a ‘disconnect’ between government policies and growing demand for red metal
World’s largest miner expects global demand for red metal will rise by more than 70% by 2050
US bank expects commodity to average $10,100 a tonne in 2025, sharply lower than its earlier forecast of a record $15,000
Its projects are not delivering sizeable growth and picking up assets on the cheap is proving difficult
Companies want commodities critical for clean energy such as copper that could drive deals
Lacklustre Chinese demand helps push copper down around 20% from record high, while other base metals and corn also fall
Jakob Stausholm says ‘major M&A’ could put company off course
