April 5, 2022 China Minmetals, Zijin, BHP complete copper concentrate trade on MineHub platform It marks the first time MineHub's blockchain-based platform was used for a transaction between two Chinese companies, for a cargo originating from a global mining company.
April 4, 2022 Copper Mountain commissions trolley assist project for cutting carbon emissions This would "pave a solid foundation" to achieve the goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2035, Copper Mountain says.
March 31, 2022 Miners need to invest over $100 billion to meet copper demand The global copper industry needs to build mines that close what could be an annual supply deficit of 4.7 million tonnes by 2030, says CRU.
March 30, 2022 FPX Nickel creates new subsidiary focused on carbon capture and storage CO2 Lock is expected to operate as a standalone entity from FPX, and will establish ownership interests in prospective mineral tenures.
March 30, 2022 Tesla inks secret multi-year nickel supply deal with Vale The deal is one of several the electric vehicles giant has forged over the last year to secure supply of battery metals.
March 30, 2022 Trudeau climate plan calls for 42% cut in oil and gas emissions Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s blueprint promises industry a tax credit to help pay for carbon-capture projects, but doesn't set cap on the fossil-fuel sector.
March 28, 2022 Epiroc introduces DM30 XC blast hole drill A low- or high-pressure compressor can create the right configuration for any drilling operation.
March 28, 2022 Mining among sectors more affected by climate change in the US A recent study led by University of Cambridge researchers looked at the environmental impact over five decades.
March 25, 2022 Rewetting peatlands can help clean up acid mine drainage Miners working on restoration efforts may want to start paying attention to peatlands.
March 24, 2022 Metso Outotec launches LowNOx burner for travelling grate pelletizing plants The Ferroflame LowNOx burner uses high-speed dilution, an effective way to improve the combustion process and reduce NOx emissions
Copper price spreads ease in sign squeeze will prove short-lived Contracts maturing tomorrow closed at a $2 premium to those expiring a day later, after the one-day spread briefly spiked to a huge premium of $100 a ton. January 21, 2026 | 07:25 am