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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Youth arrested with rolls of copper wire and a knife in Santa Cecília

A 19-year-old was arrested in Santa Cecília, Brazil, for stealing copper wire after attempting to evade police.

Mar 22 • 20:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

GPU Theft Crime Revealed by Social Trends

A man was arrested for stealing high-end graphics processing units (GPUs) amid rising prices driven by AI chip production shortages.

Mar 22 • 09:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Boxing tonight: Start times, live stream, TV channel and fight card

George Liddard will defend his British and Commonwealth boxing titles against Tyler Denny tonight, marking a significant step in his career as he aims to maintain his unbeaten record.

Mar 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police seize about two tons of illegally sourced copper in Rio Preto

Civil Police seized a large quantity of illegally sourced copper in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, amounting to approximately two tons.

Mar 20 • 21:39 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A RIGI project will issue shares for US$ 300 million to confirm its investment in San Juan

The owner of Los Azules, one of Argentina's largest copper mining projects, is preparing for a public offering to raise $300 million to finance its development in San Juan, backed by the RIGI incentive regime.

Mar 19 • 17:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Volta Redonda sets up task force against theft and receipt of metal cables; man fined R$ 8,000

Volta Redonda has launched a task force aimed at combating the theft and illegal receipt of metal cables, resulting in a man being fined R$ 8,000.

Mar 19 • 14:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Christos Balaskas: Greece will be one of the three largest gold producers in the EU by the end of 2026

Greece is expected to become one of the three largest producers of gold and copper in the EU by 2026, joining Sweden and Finland.

Mar 18 • 14:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Sceptical mine boss won over by uni's copper refining breakthrough

A new copper refining technology developed by researchers at the University of Queensland may provide a cost-effective solution for the struggling Mount Isa copper smelter as it faces potential closure.

Mar 16 • 22:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Run Like an Indigenous Person

The article discusses the renowned running abilities of the Tarahumara people of Mexico, highlighting their fame as exceptional runners and the interest sparked by Christopher McDougall's book.

Mar 16 • 19:29 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Chicago: Brandon Johnson announced contracts of 1.6 million dollars for small and diverse businesses

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced $1.6 million in contracts aimed at small businesses involved in copper pipe placement as part of a lead pipe replacement program.

Mar 13 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Copper Takes a Breather in Its Ascent to the Skies: Why the Red Metal is a Great Indicator of the Future of the Economy

Copper prices have recently relaxed after reaching a record high in January, primarily due to uncertainties caused by the Iran conflict.

Mar 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Chinese miner closes acquisition of SolGold and takes control of the Cascabel project

Chinese company Jiangxi Copper Company Limited has successfully acquired SolGold and gained full control of the Cascabel gold and copper project located in Ecuador's Imbabura province.

Mar 12 • 19:40 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Thieves stole copper pipes from a company in Vilnius, causing thousands in damages

Thieves targeted a company in Vilnius, stealing copper pipes and resulting in significant financial losses.

Mar 12 • 07:28 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Fiber Reduces Consumption and Emissions

The article discusses the energy consumption and emission benefits of fiber optic technology in Italy compared to traditional copper networks.

Mar 12 • 05:10 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

14 tons of copper disappeared: two Romanians arrested

A heist involving the theft of 14 tons of copper from a manufacturing company in Brianza has led to the arrest of two Romanian men.

Mar 11 • 06:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

As copper prices soar, 3 tons of utility pole wires and 855 bridge nameplates have been stolen

A surge in copper prices has led to increased theft of public property in Korea, with a recent case involving the theft of bridge nameplates in Jeollanam-do.

Mar 11 • 01:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Molten Metal Falls on Copper Factory Worker - Dies

A 42-year-old forklift operator died in a tragic workplace accident at a copper factory in Hamburg, Germany.

Mar 10 • 12:15 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Outback mining asset's sale for up to $100 million secures town's future

The sale of Dyno Nobel's Phosphate Hill in Queensland for up to $100 million is expected to secure jobs and support the local copper industry in Mount Isa.

Mar 8 • 22:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

'Retired Electrician' Steals Copper Wire as Prices Soar, Totaling 60 Million Won

A retired electrician was arrested for stealing copper wire from electric poles in South Korea as copper prices reached record highs.

Mar 6 • 14:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

City of Rovaniemi: The cargo of the copper concentrate truck has been removed from the area, and no major damages occurred

A truck carrying 40 tons of copper concentrate overturned on the main highway near Rovaniemi, but environmental harm was minimized due to winter conditions that prevented spillage into water bodies.

Mar 6 • 11:43 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Red Moon Like Copper Will Be Seen in the Sky! When is the Last Lunar Eclipse of the Year?

The article discusses the upcoming lunar eclipse on August 27-28, 2026, highlighting its significance as the last eclipse of the year and its unique visual spectacle.

Mar 6 • 08:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A conflict delays the start of the largest mining project in Argentina

A significant conflict regarding electrical infrastructure is hindering the initiation of Argentina's largest copper mining project in San Juan, which involves a $7.1 billion investment.

Mar 5 • 20:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

In a few minutes of 'work', damage in the hundreds of thousands. A new trick of thieves is also reaching the Czech Republic

Electro car charging cables are becoming a target for thieves in the Czech Republic, leading to significant financial losses for operators.

Mar 5 • 08:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ElvalHalcor: Catalysts for 2026 are energy costs and scrap prices

ElvalHalcor is focusing on the increased aluminum and copper demands from data centers and energy networks while highlighting the impact of energy costs and scrap prices on its future.

Mar 5 • 07:57 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DR Congo: Kamoa-Kakula, Africa's largest smelter, is an "opportunity and a responsibility"

Kamoa Copper has recently begun exporting copper anodes from its newly operational smelter, which is now the largest in Africa, with both economic and environmental implications discussed by its chairman.

Mar 4 • 17:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Preliminary report from Inema indicates presence of copper and nitrate at a beach in Salvador

A preliminary report from Brazil's environment agency finds high levels of copper and nitrate at São Tomé de Paripe beach in Salvador, prompting access restrictions and further investigations.

Mar 4 • 11:41 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Man's alleged failed bid to steal copper wire lands him in hospital

A man in Toowoomba, Australia, suffered life-threatening injuries while allegedly attempting to steal copper wire from a high-voltage line, resulting in power outages for hundreds of customers.

Mar 4 • 00:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A tool over 5000 years old was found in Egypt, which was already ahead of its time by a couple of thousand years

In Upper Egypt, a small copper artifact initially thought to be a tool for sewing has been identified as an ancient bow-drill, dating back around 5300 years.

Mar 3 • 08:19 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Tonight's Total Lunar Eclipse: A Copper Red Color to Adorn Hinamatsuri from 8 PM for About an Hour

A total lunar eclipse, which will glow a copper-red hue, is set to be visible across Japan this evening, coinciding with Hinamatsuri festivities.

Mar 3 • 03:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

He wanted to profit from copper dust, instead the scammer paid off her own debts

A scammer intended to make money from copper dust but ended up using the profits to pay off her own debts.

Mar 2 • 11:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Unusual robbery in Córdoba: thieves cut cables and one escaped hiding behind a tree

In the Juan XXIII neighborhood of Córdoba, Argentina, two thieves were caught on a bakery's surveillance camera cutting electrical cables to steal copper for the black market, with one managing to escape by hiding behind a tree when police approached.

Feb 28 • 23:31 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Cecilia's spiral has been in her abdominal cavity for 15 years: "It hurts so much"

Cecilia Nilsson has lived with severe pain for 15 years due to a copper intrauterine device misplaced in her abdominal cavity after an improper insertion.

Feb 28 • 15:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

This metal is going to double, not gold or silver... an expert explained the math

An expert predicts a significant surge in copper prices due to rising demand driven by AI and electrification, suggesting that it could soon double in value.

Feb 28 • 03:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police investigates minors working in illegal mining with explosives near national park in Pará

A federal operation in Pará, Brazil, has uncovered minors working in illegal copper mining activities near a national park, prompting a federal investigation.

Feb 27 • 22:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Desired Metal: The Battle for Copper Has Begun

The rising demand for copper, crucial for electric vehicles and other technologies, has led to a significant increase in thefts, prompting governments to consider stockpiling reserves.

Feb 27 • 10:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What changes with the new Glacier law that the Senate will discuss this Thursday

The Argentine Senate is set to discuss a new Glacier law that seeks to reduce protected areas to allow for increased mining investments, particularly in copper and lithium.

Feb 26 • 13:29 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Push-out Buddha and Wood Tablets Found at Heijo-kyo Site in Nara, Possibly Related to Todai-ji Great Buddha Opening Ceremony

Archaeologists have discovered a copper Buddha statue and wooden tablets at the Heijo-kyo site in Nara, potentially linked to the opening ceremony of the Great Buddha at Todai-ji shrine.

Feb 26 • 08:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Duo arrested suspected of stealing wires and 46 kilograms of copper seized in Belém

Two men were arrested in Belém for qualified theft, with 46 kilograms of copper wire seized after they were caught burning wire to sell the copper.

Feb 26 • 01:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Paszkiewicz, KGHM: Local content is strategically beneficial

KGHM emphasizes the strategic advantage of working with local Polish suppliers for its investments and projects.

Feb 24 • 10:10 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zambia: Zambians Pay Price Amid Copperbelt Mining Boom

Zambians are facing significant environmental and health issues due to the mining boom driven by global demand for copper.

Feb 24 • 07:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple suspected of stealing copper wires from a bank agency in Teresina; material was sold for R$ 1,100

A couple in Teresina, Brazil, are suspects in the theft of copper wires from a bank, selling the stolen material for R$ 1,100.

Feb 23 • 19:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vale foresees investments of US$ 3.5 billion in copper in Carajás by 2030

Vale plans to invest US$ 3.5 billion in copper projects in Carajás, Brazil, from 2026 to 2030.

Feb 23 • 15:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police say gang hid stolen copper in communities of Comando Vermelho and moved R$ 417.9 million

A gang in Brazil has been involved in the theft of copper cables, reportedly moving over R$ 417.9 million by leveraging connections in communities controlled by the Comando Vermelho.

Feb 23 • 15:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Rising Copper Prices Boost Profits of Major Producing Companies

Rising copper prices are significantly enhancing the profits of leading mining companies worldwide.

Feb 22 • 16:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Two mining giants strengthen their investment in Argentina, confirming multi-million investments in lithium and copper

Mining companies Rio Tinto and First Quantum Minerals are reaffirming their commitment to significant investments in Argentina's lithium and copper sectors, driven by new incentives.

Feb 20 • 19:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Year, aluminum and copper are among products that remain heavily taxed by the US

Despite a recent Supreme Court ruling against broad tariffs, specific products like steel and aluminum will continue to be taxed under Section 232 for national security reasons.

Feb 20 • 17:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mining in San Juan: details of the Vicuña project, which plans to invest US$7.1 billion in three years to extract copper

The Vicuña copper mining project in San Juan, Argentina, aims to invest US$7.1 billion over three years, potentially becoming one of the world's largest mining operations.

Feb 19 • 13:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The 'largest investment in history' promises to generate more than US$ 6 billion per year, the same as all current mining

BHP and Lundin Mining plan to make the largest foreign direct investment in Argentina's history, amounting to US$ 18 billion over the next decade, which is expected to generate average annual exports of US$ 6 billion from the Vicuña project.

Feb 19 • 13:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ElvalHalcor: Aluminum and copper scrap essential for the competitiveness of Greek and European industry

ElvalHalcor emphasizes the critical nature of aluminum and copper scrap recycling for the competitiveness of both Greek and European industries while calling for measures to prevent the loss of scrap materials to outside markets.

Feb 19 • 05:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Miner Glencore to give $2bn to shareholders despite profit slump

Glencore will distribute $2 billion to shareholders despite a 6% decline in annual profits and the collapse of merger talks with Rio Tinto.

Feb 18 • 09:15 UTC

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