June 27, 2019 PowerChina to build two hydro-power plants in Congo, partners say Metal output in Congo is hampered by a shortage of power from the national grid,
June 27, 2019 Platinum giants resist pay demands after hitting price jackpot The world’s biggest platinum producers face a dilemma: they’re reporting bumper profits just as they enter negotiations with labor unions over a three-year wage deal.
June 27, 2019 Zambian court blocks asset sale by Konkola Copper Mines liquidator Government source says China's Nonferrous Metals Mining Corporation (CNMC) had offered $2 billion for KCM.
June 27, 2019 At least 41 artisanal miners killed in Glencore’s Congo mine collapse The accident occurred in the KOV open-pit mine at the Kamoto Copper Company concession, in which Glencore owns a 75% stake.
June 27, 2019 SolGold’s Nick Mather on receiving TNM’s Mining Person of the Year Award We have the potential to turn Ecuador into the second greatest copper-producing nation on earth.
June 27, 2019 BC issues environmental certificate for New Gold’s Blackwater project Following federal environmental approval, the Toronto-based miner received provincial green light.
June 27, 2019 Canadian Mint issues collector gold coin to celebrate Nunavut The token is made of pure Nunavut gold.
June 27, 2019 Japan secures rare earth supply for longer through Lynas funding It means the Asian nation now has a larger and lengthier hold on the company’s rare earths output.
June 27, 2019 Chile goes carbon-neutral, begins closing first eight coal-fired power stations Move is part of an ambitious plan announced by the country's President in early June.
June 26, 2019 Precious metals expert Rick Rule shares ‘gold nuggets of wisdom’ Maurice Jackson of Proven and Probable and Rick Rule of Sprott USA engage in a wide-ranging discussion covering Pareto's law, the importance of courage and conviction in investment, copper, mentors…
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
