Copper news (page 2)

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  3 February 2026

  Boliden Q4 2025 Report: Strong Metal Prices Boost Performance

  Stable production, record mine profits, and strong metal prices marked Q4. Operating profit reached SEK 4,061m, with a proposed dividend of SEK 11.00 per share.
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  16 January 2026

  Boliden Seeks EU Strategic Project Status for Nautanen

  Boliden aims to develop Nautanen copper deposit as a sustainable mine, enhancing EU's green transition. Production may start in the early 2030s, pending permits and feasibility studies.
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  28 December 2025

  LOTTE Chemical Restructures for High-Value Specialty Focus

  Shifting from commodity petrochemicals, the company invests in specialty materials, hydrogen, and semiconductor solutions, while enhancing financial stability through strategic divestments.
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  18 December 2025

  Viscaria and Aurubis Sign Copper Offtake Deal

  The agreement secures sustainable copper for Europe, supporting electrification and manufacturing, and covers 50% of Viscaria's output from 2028-2035, with an option to extend.
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  18 December 2025

  Toray Unveils Cost-Effective Photo Definable Polyimide for Semiconductors

  New polyimide sheet enables efficient microfabrication, reduces costs, and minimizes thermal stress in semiconductor manufacturing.
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  9 December 2025

  Fluor Secures Contract for Teck's Highland Valley Copper Mine Extension

  The project extends the mine's life to 2046, involving upgrades to systems and facilities, creating 2,900 local jobs during construction.

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  4 December 2025

  Aurubis Boosts Dividend Amid Strong Cash Flow

  Operating EBT reached €355M, EBITDA slightly down. Dividend proposed at €1.60/share. 2025/26 forecast: EBT €300-400M, free cash flow break-even before dividend.
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  18 November 2025

  Aurubis and Viscaria Sign Long-Term Copper Offtake Agreement

  The agreement secures 50% of copper output, enhancing European supply chain resilience and sustainability with low CO2 emissions and strong ESG focus.
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  23 October 2025

  EIB Invests €40M in Meva Energy for Biogas Innovation

  EIB funds will help scale modular biogas plants, supporting EU climate goals by converting biomass into renewable energy and promoting industrial decarbonization.
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  9 October 2025

  Chemetall Introduces Chromium- and Fluoride-Free Gardolene D for Copper Foils

  Gardolene D enhances battery performance, offers superior corrosion protection, and meets EU sustainability standards for copper foils in electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
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  24 September 2025

  Aurubis Opens First US Multimetal Recycling Plant

  The new Georgia plant produces strategic metals, boosting US supply chain independence and creating 240 jobs, with plans to process 180,000 tons of recycling material annually.
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  18 September 2025

  Aurubis Enhances Avellino Furnace to Increase Copper Rod Output

  The €5M upgrade boosts production capacity by 20%, enhances energy efficiency, and reduces CO₂ emissions, supporting sustainable copper wire rod production.
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  11 September 2025

  Aurubis Secures €200M EIB Loan for Recycling and Copper Expansion

  EIB funds will boost copper refining in Bulgaria and recycling in Hamburg, supporting EU's critical raw materials strategy and enhancing Europe's supply chain resilience.
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  2 September 2025

  Boliden Granted Mining Concession for Laver Deposit

  The Swedish Mining Authority approved a concession for copper, gold, silver, and molybdenum extraction at Laver. Further exploration and permits are needed before investment.
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  28 August 2025

  Aurubis Launches Steam Accumulator at Lünen Recycling Site

  The new system cuts 2 million m³ natural gas and 5,000 tons CO₂ annually, saving over €1 million in EBITDA. Funded by BMWE, it aligns with climate goals and boosts energy efficiency.
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  26 August 2025

  Aurubis AG Secures Copper Concentrate Offtake from Troilus Gold

  The agreement ensures long-term access to copper concentrate, enhancing portfolio resilience. Deliveries start post-Troilus Mine construction, backed by German government financing.
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  5 August 2025

  Aurubis AG Raises Annual Forecast After Strong Nine-Month Results

  Higher metal and sulfuric acid revenues boost earnings. Strategic projects advance, with Richmond site commissioning in progress. Forecast for 2024/25 operating EBT narrowed to €330-370 million.
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  3 June 2025

  BASF Launches Black Mass Battery Recycling Plant in Germany

  The plant processes 15,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries annually, aiding circular economy goals by recovering key metals for new cathode materials, enhancing EU battery recycling efforts.
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  16 April 2024

  BASF Begins Operating Prototype Battery Recycling Metal Refinery in Germany

  The new plant optimizes battery recycling, recovering valuable metals and supporting Europe's battery materials ecosystem, enhancing sustainability and self-sufficiency in line with EU regulations.
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  27 November 2020

  Timok Mine in Serbia Reaches High-Grade Ore Zone

  The Timok Copper and Gold mine's Upper Zone has entered a high-grade ore area, enabling productive stoping. The ore contains covellite, enargite, and chalcopyrite, with copper at 9.23% and gold at 6.23 g/t.
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  22 November 2020

  Zijin Plans Over USD 3 Billion Investment in Serbia

  Zijin plans to invest USD 1.26 billion in Serbia, with total investments exceeding USD 3 billion. Efforts include facility expansion, environmental protection, and improved workplace safety.
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  21 December 2018

  Zijin Finalizes Investment in Serbia's RTB Bor Group

  On December 18th, the company signed closing documents with the Serbian government, acquiring 63% equity in RTB Bor Group.
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  5 December 2018

  Boliden Rönnskär Capacity Expansion

  A €34M investment will boost Rönnskär's processing capacity by 12% by early 2021, enhancing resource utilization and long-term competitiveness. Additional upgrades include a new slag crusher.
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  31 August 2010

  Aitik Mine Expansion Complete

  The Aitik mine expansion doubles ore production, with over SEK 6 billion invested to boost capacity and reduce costs. Completed in 2010, it aims for 36 million tonnes annual capacity by 2014.