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Latest business news, analysis and developments related to Copper, with a focus on Europe, Latin America and cross-Atlantic business.
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Halo Minerals has obtained a critical mining permit for its Playa Verde copper-gold project in Chile, enabling dredging operations and advancing the company toward a final investment decision.
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A union leader says a wage deal at BHP’s Escondida mine is virtually done, a move set to stabilize copper supply and ease volatility in global markets.
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European-domiciled funds focused on Latin America have attracted approximately €3.1 billion in net inflows during 2026, reversing years of withdrawals. Rising oil and copper prices, lower valuations and the region’s relative distance from major geopolitical conflicts have strengthened demand, although commodity dependence, market concentration and political uncertainty remain significant risks.
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Argentina holds some of the world’s largest lithium and copper resources and could produce more than 1.5 million tonnes of copper annually by 2035. But turning geological wealth into strategic supply will require more than mines: Europe and other partners will need to bring capital, infrastructure and long-term buyers.
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Copper prices remain close to historic levels as inventories registered with the London Metal Exchange fall sharply and buyers pay increasingly large premiums for immediate delivery. The squeeze highlights growing concerns over global supply at a time when the US, China, electrification and AI infrastructure are competing for the same strategic metal.
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The listing reinforces Mendoza's growing position as one of South America's emerging copper districts and highlights rising international investor interest in the country's mining sector.
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Chile is looking beyond copper and lithium as it seeks to strengthen its position in global supply chains for advanced technologies.
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The Swiss commodities group is accelerating its strategy in Argentina’s copper sector as global demand for critical minerals continues to rise alongside the energy transition.
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The country’s mining sector is gaining momentum, driven by lithium, copper and gold, positioning Argentina as a key supplier in the global energy transition.
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Rising demand for raw materials and higher prices are putting Latin America’s commodity exporters back in focus, with implications for global markets and Europe’s supply chains.
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Argentina’s Congress has approved an overhaul of the glacier protection regime, giving fresh momentum to copper and critical minerals projects and reshaping the country’s investment outlook for global miners.
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