Lumina says its Cangrejos gold-copper project in southwest Ecuador is among the world’s top 26 gold assets under development.

Several developments in 2024 have emboldened copper bulls and drawn in a rising tide of speculative money.

At least 100,000 metric tons of copper are en route to the US CME exchange, Reuters sources say.

BHP faces a critical question: what would it take to draw the smaller company to the negotiating table within the next few days? 

Antamina, controlled by Glencore, BHP, Teck and Mitsubishi, is pushing ahead with the $2 billion project to extend the mine's life to 2036.

This week's events suggest Doctor Copper could be in for some very turbulent times.

Copper vaulted toward a record in London and nickel spiked nearly 8%, capping a week of big moves in industrial and precious metals markets as bullish investors pile in and bearish bets unravel. 

US-based startup supported by high-profile investors such as Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, is venturing into Zambia's rich copper belt.