Rainfall affects Regis Resources, Capricorn Metals, and Gold Road

Regis Resources (ASX:RRL), along with Capricorn Metals and Gold Road, has revealed setbacks to planned production due to last week’s record rainfall in parts of the WA Goldfields. Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM) reported that its Karlawinda gold project in the Pilbara experienced a second rain event in three months, forcing the mine to process lower-grade stockpiled ore. Similarly, Gold Road (ASX:GOR) disclosed that its 50% owned Gruyere mine faced curtailed work in the open pit for a week or more, affecting production for the March quarter but maintaining guidance for the June 30 year, albeit at the lower end of the forecast range.

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China’s copper crisis

China's 18 top copper processors are convening tomorrow to address the burgeoning crisis in copper concentrate supplies, marking a pivotal moment for the world's largest copper processing industry. The sector, responsible for over half of global copper output in 2023, faces challenges sourcing materials amidst mining shortfalls and heightened competition from India.

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