June 15, 2023

Extraterrestrial salt provides clues as to how earth got its water

A 'salty' discovery strongly suggests that a large population of asteroids hurtling through the solar system may not be as dry as previously thought.

June 14, 2023

Codelco CEO leaves as copper giant faces lithium role, output slump

Codelco’s production has dropped more than 11% to a 25-year low in 2023, despite investing about $3.5bn a year to revamp its aging mines. 

June 14, 2023

Hudbay Minerals, Copper Mountain shareholders approve merger

Combined company will become Canada’s third largest copper miner, with an estimated 2023 production of 53,000 tonnes.

June 14, 2023

Cornish Metals to start dewatering South Crofty mine

The Canadian junior is targeting 2026 to re-open the past-producing tin-copper mine in Cornwall, England.

June 13, 2023

Almost a quarter of Canada’s GDP exposed to climate risk – study

Study by the University of Waterloo found that as carbon costs rise, assets of $256 billion are at risk of being lost in Canada.

June 12, 2023

Arizona Metals probes copper-gold deposit expansion at decades dormant Kay Mine  

The company says drill results show the potential to expand the historical deposit in Arizona, which hasn’t been mined in almost 70 years. 

June 12, 2023

Osino releases Twin Hills gold feasibility with AISC of $1,011/oz

The company released a positive feasibility study for Twin Hills gold project in Namibia’s Damara orogenic belt.

June 12, 2023

Glencore, carmakers lead $1bn acquisition of Appian nickel-copper mines in Brazil

Deal includes the gold royalty on Mineração Vale Verde, which will be sold to ACG for $65 million in cash.

June 12, 2023

Glencore bids for Teck Resources’ coal unit

The Swiss miner and commodities giant is willing to buy Teck's steelmaking coal business as alternative to a full merger.

June 11, 2023

Chile’s mining association asks Congress to reverse payment increase for mining claims

The payment increase for patented mining claims is contemplated in Bill N° 21420, which modifies certain aspects of the existing Mining Code.