March 3, 2023

Iron ore price rises on demand optimism

Mills are ramping up production but their iron ore inventories are relatively low, supporting iron ore prices.

March 3, 2023

First Quantum losing $8 million a day on Cobre Panama halt

The miner's local unit warned of "exponential and irreparable" damage to the company and stakeholders, including the workforce.

March 2, 2023

Ontario government introduces Building More Mines Act

In 2021, Ontario produced over C$11.1 billion ($8.1bn) worth of minerals.

March 2, 2023

Copper price falls ahead of China’s annual parliament meeting

China is expected to set its GDP growth rate target at 5.5%-6% this year, according to ING.

March 1, 2023

BHP seeks to tighten grip on South America’s copper sector

BHP officials met with Argentinian authorities this week, expressing interest in increasing investments in the San Juan province.

February 28, 2023

Armenia approves restart of Amulsar gold mine

Lydian broke ground at Amulsar in 2016, but development was indefinitely halted two years later over pressure from environmental activists.

February 28, 2023

How zircon helps identify untapped copper deposits

Zircons are considered nature’s time capsules.

February 28, 2023

Australia blocks Chinese investor from raising stake in rare earths miner

The Foreign Investment Review Board did not allow Northern Minerals' largest shareholder to boost stake on grounds of national interest.

February 27, 2023

Recharge Industries grabs failed startup Britishvolt

The Australian firm has bought Britishvolt, which planned a battery factory in the UK to power EVs, out of administration.

February 26, 2023

Bear Creek eyes 49% output increase from Mercedes gold mine this year

The Mercedes mine is forecast to produce 65,000 to 75,000 ounces of gold for the year.