January 17, 2017 Copper price is getting crushed Losses come despite huge drop in the dollar and consensus forecasts point to further declines in 2017.
January 17, 2017 DRC okays Chinese acquisition of Freeport’s giant copper-cobalt mine State-owned Gecamines clears final hurdle for Freeport and Lundin's blockbuster sale of one of Africa's largest copper mines.
January 17, 2017 These are the African countries investors should pay attention to New report says the underlying question for investors lies on the risk/reward balance — whether outstanding geology beats corruption and security issues.
January 16, 2017 Scientists say mining e-waste may be an economical option The Canadian team says recovering metals such as copper and rare earths from LED lights may turn to be an economical option soon.
January 15, 2017 Crown attempts to stay MiningWatch’s charges against Mount Polley The federal government is seeking a withdrawal of the criminal charges before the NGO has the chance to present any evidence.
January 15, 2017 EPA won’t pay mine spill claims The US Environmental Protection Agency won’t pay the $1.2 billion in claims filed by local governments, farmers, ranchers, tribes, and river-running raft companies.
January 15, 2017 Copper to be best performing commodity of 2017 — analysts Experts and industry actors interviewed by MINING.com see prices picking up this year, driven by declining supplies and the prospect of increased demand coming from construction, electric vehicles and other…
January 13, 2017 {Interview} Rick Rule – The best people beat the best commodities Mr. Rule shares his unique, proven perspective and selection process as he outlines many aspects such as good stewards of capital, change of control fees, optionalilty, the ability to attract…
January 13, 2017 Copper price jumps as China imports hit all-time high Concentrate imports for the full year up 28% to 17 million tonnes.
January 12, 2017 DRC says Ok for Glencore to take full control of Mutanda copper mine Mines Minister Martin Kabwelulu said he “didn’t believe” the government needed to authorize changes in ownership in that or any project.
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