Mopani Copper posts 5,140 tonnes of cathode in June

Spanish-language mining media report that BHP and Amazon have rolled out the first lower-emissions copper pilot at Escondida using Environmental Attribute Certificates, certifying emissions reductions within the mining setting rather than offsetting them elsewhere. Unveiled on 22 September 2026, the pilot leverages Escondida's renewable electricity and desalinated water, with Amazon retiring the certificates to match lower-carbon attributes to its AI infrastructure. Escondida produces about 1.2 million tonnes of copper annually as the world's largest mine, and the label is expected to serve growing demand for low-carbon metal procurement.

HCL's shareholders approved two fundraising mechanisms as the company implements its Vision 2030 expansion programme. The five-year plan targets higher mining capacity through existing mine expansion, new reserves and revival of legacy assets.

With air-conditioner production schedules improving, SMM’s survey of 13 copper tube producers shows shorter National Day breaks, averaging 3.3 days—0.6 days fewer than last year. Four East China producers will operate throughout the holiday. October operating rates are expected to stabilize MoM, with a much narrower YoY decline. However, orders remain weak, leaving the strength of “Silver October” uncertain.