Copper Investing News

Australia’s Copper and Mining Hopes Expected to be Staggered

Shihoko Goto — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:15:06 +0000

Thanks to its profitable mining giants, Australia has been able to thwart much of the pain that has plagued other governments worldwide. Looking ahead, though, mining groups are increasingly wary of investing too much too fast in mega-projects, and a slowdown in developing major copper mines may be on the horizon.

Copper Rises on Dollar, Greek Vote Prospects

Anne Bagchi — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:33:19 +0000

Reuters reports that copper price inched up bolstered by a softer dollar and Greece's government austerity plan vote.

Many existing producers have shut down or curtailed output

Mike Rodger — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:18:20 +0000

Many existing producers also have shut down or curtailed output at mines and plants as high costs and low prices bite. For full story, click here