Copper costs turn negative for Southern, Vale as byproducts soar

Mining05-01 09:30

For copper miners Southern Copper Corp. and Vale SA, surging prices of byproducts like gold and silver are creating an unusual situation: The cost of producing the red metal has turned negative. ...

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