Copper Investing News» copper production

Energy Shortage Challenges Chile’s Copper Outlook

Shihoko Goto — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:15:01 +0000

Chile is facing increasing difficulties in keeping up with ever-growing energy demand from major copper producers. Some mining groups may be pushed to secure their own energy needs as Chile remains one of the most lucrative site for copper producers.

Copper Down; Eyes on Possible Glencore-Xstrata Merger

Shihoko Goto — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:32 +0000

Profit-taking is pushing down copper prices, which have gained amid stronger manufacturing data worldwide. Market focus is now on a possible merger between Glencore International and Xstrata.

Top 10 Copper Producing Companies

Shihoko Goto — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

The still-sluggish economy will challenge copper producers in 2012, but they continue to race to raise output as demand is seen to outstrip supply.

2011 Copper Market Trends

Shihoko Goto — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:00:42 +0000

It has been a roller-coaster year for copper, rattled by the Eurozone crisis and a slowdown in China. But supply remains tight as output is shaky.

Copper Production for Chile Forecast at 5.5 Million Tons

Jessica Oman — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:04:35 +0000

Platts reported that SONAMI sees Chile's 2012 copper production at 5.5 million tons.

Aurubis Achieving High Production Rate – Report

Jessica Oman — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:46:36 +0000

Reuters reported that Aurubis AG (ETR:NDA) is looking for copper acquisitions and maintaining high production.

Top Copper Producer Codelco Raises Output Through September

Jessica Oman — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:54:52 +0000

Bloomberg reported that production at Codelco's mines in Chile is up through September 2011.

Anglo’s Los Bronces Mine Expansion Delivers 1st Production

Jessica Oman — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:44:34 +0000

Mineweb reported that first copper production has been delivered at the newly expanded Los Bronces mine, owned by Anglo American (OTC Pink:AAUKY).

Revett Minerals Outlook Bright as Environmental Hurdle Lifted

Shihoko Goto — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:30:18 +0000

With its Rock Creek mine one step closer to becoming a reality, the outlook for Revett Minerals looks bright in the eyes of analysts and executives.

Eurozone Crisis Weighs Down Copper Demand, but Bulls Run On Outlook

Shihoko Goto — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:33:03 +0000

The Eurozone's woes continue to keep copper prices down, but optimism prevails as many analysts see global demand rising over the next year.