November 24, 2022

World’s biggest copper mine moves closer to strike

More than 2,000 workers at Escondida mine in Chile ready to walk off the job on Nov. 28 and 30 if BHP does not meet their demands.

November 24, 2022

Codelco sees copper deficit at 8 million tonnes by 2032

While a surplus is expected in the short term due to new projects coming online, medium to long-term demand will offset supply further.

November 24, 2022

How molybdenum is helping reveal secrets of the deep earth

Molybdenum isotopes are helping researchers determine the composition of magmatic rocks, therefore revealing the structure of the subduction zone.

November 24, 2022

Zanaga Iron Ore shares soar after buying Glencore project in Congo

Deal gives the miner a 100% interest in the Zanaga iron project in the Republic of Congo.

November 23, 2022

Anglo American to meet almost half Los Bronces water needs from desalination plant

Anglo American will use 500 litres per second of desalinated water to cover 45% of Los Bronces needs in a first phase.

November 23, 2022

Mountain Province finds new kimberlite around Gahcho Kue mine

The new KE kimberlite is a distinct occurrence that is located on the claims and leases surrounding the Gahcho Kué diamond mine in Canada.

November 23, 2022

Glencore, Metals Acquisition amend CSA copper mine sale deal

Glencore will still receive $1.1bn for the copper mine in Australia, but the companies have changed payment terms.

November 22, 2022

Boliden to earn 70% stake in Amarc’s DUKE copper-gold project in British Columbia

Boliden has committed to funding C$5 million to be spent in 2022 and early 2023, with Amarc acting as the operator.

November 22, 2022

Condor Gold puts La India project in Nicaragua up for sale

Condor said selling its assets, preferably to a gold producer with mine building expertise, was the best option for the company.

November 21, 2022

Copper price drops below $8,000 on new China covid curbs

"Hopes of a rapid reopening in China have been disappointing," said Julius Baer analyst Carsten Menke.