April 4, 2025

Glencore seeks Australian government bailout for local copper assets

The company has approached both Queensland and federal governments about the future of its Mount Isa copper smelter and Townville copper refinery.

April 4, 2025

Zambia says copper output may rise to almost 1 million tons in 2025

Copper output in Africa's second-largest producer of the metal is being boosted by revival of mines.

April 4, 2025

CHART: Mining stocks massacre as copper price craters by 9%

A plunge in the copper price on Friday turned the mining sector into one of the worst performers amid a broad market selloff.

April 3, 2025

Mining consolidation to speed up as Chinese demand growth slows

However, full-scale mergers and acquisitions activity among diversified miners could be hampered for now, investors said at a CESCO event this week.

April 3, 2025

PDAC video: Novo Resources seeks copper amid exploration funding crunch, exec says

It plans to advance drill-ready projects while managing data and quality control in-house to speed up decision-making across its portfolio.

April 3, 2025

Trump envoy says US-Congo mining and security deal moving ahead

Congo President Felix Tshisekedi is hoping US interest in Congo’s minerals will encourage the country to back his government.

April 3, 2025

Trump’s tariffs shake markets, threaten metals trade

The tariffs include a universal 10% levy on imports and targeted measures on 60 countries, marking a major shift in trade policy.

April 3, 2025

Maverick Metals secures $19M seed funding for copper extraction tech

The funding will support the commercialization of LithX, a novel lixiviant chemistry designed to improve the recovery of copper at reduced costs.

April 3, 2025

Copper price plummets amid fears of Trump tariffs hurting demand

Most major copper producers also saw significant losses in the stock market.

April 3, 2025

Alpayana boosts hostile bid for Sierra Metals by 31%

The new bid values Sierra Metals at C$235 million.