Glencore’s share price fell sharply on Thursday February 5 after Rio Tinto confirmed it was no longer pursuing a potential merger, ending weeks of speculation about a combination that would have created one of the world’s largest mining companies.

The proposal to increase the publication frequency from monthly to weekly comes amid increased volatility of copper on the London Metal Exchange, while copper scrap discounts have been shifting on a more regular basis. This more frequent assessment will enable Fastmarkets to reflect market dynamics in a timelier manner, as well as capture more spot […]

Learn about the recent trends in AI metals costs and their effect on lithium, copper and aluminium prices for energy storage.

The capacity to smelt an additional volume of more than 800,000 tonnes per year of copper was advancing toward production readiness, Fastmarkets heard on Monday January 19.

Explore the factors behind the 27% increase in MMG copper output in 2025, including Las Bambas and Kinsevere mines' performance.

Rio Tinto copper production increased by 11%, reaching 883,000 tonnes in response to rising metal prices and supply concerns.

Explore how Saudi EXIM Bank is enhancing its critical minerals supply chains with an $800 million insurance policy supporting global mining.

Antofagasta copper output is set to increase by nearly 30% as the company transforms its operations by the end of the decade.

Discover the importance of copper in the Middle East in the context of energy transition and changing market conditions.

Fastmarkets has corrected the rationale for its MB-CU-0372, Copper grade A cathode premium, delivered Germany, $ per tonne price that was published incorrectly on Tuesday January 13.