EPA’s move to block Pebble project in Alaska ‘unlawful’, says CEOThe project has been on a roller coaster for the past 15 years.Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 2:10 pm
Teck’s zinc production up; copper, coal miss guidance for 2022Total refined zinc output was 248,900 tonnes, below the lower…Staff Writer | January 31, 2023 | 11:11 am
Pope condemns “poison of greed” stoking conflict in CongoPope Francis denounced the "poison of greed" for mineral resources…Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 8:58 am
Illegal mining in Central, South America decimating snake populations A recent study found that illegal gold and copper mining in Ecuador, Colombia and Panama is decimating the populations of five newly-described tree-dwelling snake species. Staff Writer | January 31, 2023 | 6:06 am
Are metals headed for a golden age? Resource investors predict gold prices could hit record high this year Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | January 31, 2023 | 6:03 am
China’s copper costs driven up by Maike’s woes, output glitches China's copper buyers face higher costs for the metal this year, buyers and analysts said. Reuters | January 30, 2023 | 4:17 pm
Biden to block Pebble project in Alaska The Environmental Protection Agency’s final determination expected soon would effectively block the mine planned by Northern Dynasty Minerals. Bloomberg News | January 30, 2023 | 1:44 pm
Ivanhoe outlines Phase 3-4 Kamoa-Kakula expansion The complex produced 333,500 tonnes of copper in 2022, more than double its output a year earlier. Staff Writer | January 30, 2023 | 11:09 am
RANKED: World’s biggest copper projects — 2023 Once again, Northern Dynasty's Pebble project located near the Bristol Bay region of Alaska takes first place. MINING.com Editor | January 30, 2023 | 9:17 am
MMG flags production halt at Las Bambas in Peru due to protests The disruption coincides with operational setbacks and regulatory headwinds in neighboring Chile. Staff Writer | January 30, 2023 | 6:31 am
Peru’s violent protests imperil 30% of its copper output The unrest also jeopardizes the rollout of $53.7 billion in possible investments at a time when the world needs to accelerate decarbonization. Bloomberg News | January 27, 2023 | 11:09 am
Copper price down as week-long holiday in China pauses rally LME copper has gained 11% so far this month, on track for its biggest monthly rise since April 2022. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 27, 2023 | 10:03 am