March 7, 2025

Freeport Indonesia may get 1Mt copper concentrate export quota

The company's mining operation has been reduced to 40% capacity due to a rising stockpile of copper concentrate.

March 7, 2025

Biotech company BPH plans to extract critical minerals, gold from seaweed

BPH's assay results support the company's belief that seaweed may have the ability to absorb precious and base metals from seawater.

March 6, 2025

PDAC: Foreign seizures spotlight legal vigilance

Resource nationalism abroad is hiking costs for miners and showing how they need solid agreements and recourse avenues, lawyers said at this year's PDAC.

March 6, 2025

Canadian miners flocking to the ASX

Australia’s main stock exchange is becoming the top listing destination for global miners, particularly for Canadians.

March 6, 2025

Indonesia issues new rule allowing mineral exports in force majeure cases

Indonesia banned exports of raw minerals in 2023 to encourage metals processing at home.

March 5, 2025

Mercuria, Glencore renew deal for Congo’s share of Tenke copper

Mercuria was allotted 50% of state-held Gecamines’ share of the volume, while Glencore won 25%.

March 5, 2025

PDAC: ETFs cause exploration underfunding

The shift toward ETFs has been particularly detrimental to junior miners, which have historically counted on mutual funds for financing.

March 5, 2025

Copper prices surge as Trump signals 25% tariff on imports

Trump’s comments in a speech to Congress sparked a frenetic rally in Comex copper prices.

March 4, 2025

PDAC: Trade war could fast-track mine approvals, panelists say

Drawn-out permitting timelines have been a long-standing irritant for miners in Canada.

March 4, 2025

Canada shoots back with tariffs on US

Canada has retaliated with C$30 billion worth of duties against the United States.