Copper smelting is an intricate high‐temperature process that converts copper concentrates into purer metallic copper through a series of chemical and thermal reactions. Central to modern smelting ...

For additional information on the Gunnison Project please refer to the technical report titled "Gunnison Project NI 43-101 Technical Report, Preliminary Economic Assessment, Cochise County, Arizona, ...

China’s copper smelters have agreed to process copper concentrate from Chilean miner Antofagasta for free, setting a new low for treatment and refining charges (TC/RCs) in the global copper business.

Southern Copper is a global leader in copper production with the largest reserves and low production costs. The investment thesis centers on a looming global copper shortage, driven by green energy, ...

2026 copper sales expected to exceed production as surplus concentrate inventory at smelter is cleared; first feed is expected at the end of December Medium-term annualized copper production target ...