December 6, 2024

Adani smelter expansion will cut India’s refined copper imports, government says

Kutch Copper has already started operations and is expected to reach full capacity by February-March next year.

December 5, 2024

Rio Tinto’s abandoned Panguna copper mine still a threat, report says

Panguna, which was operated by Rio subsidiary Bougainville Copper, was once one of the world’s largest copper mines.

December 5, 2024

Vale Base Metals to make dozens of job cuts in management cull

The move marks the first major overhaul since Shaun Usmar joined Vale Base Metals as chief executive officer.

December 5, 2024

Budget allocated to grassroots exploration at all-time low – S&P Global

S&P analyst says explorers are transitioning to a more risk-averse stance, with increased focus on existing mines.

December 5, 2024

Chile aims to invest $83bn in mining through 2033, newspaper says

This does not include a recently announced $14 billion expansion plan by mining giant BHP, the report says.

December 5, 2024

BHP not fixated on copper growth organically or through acquisitions, exec says

BHP is now free to relaunch a bid to acquire Anglo, as the six-month standstill mandated by London’s takeover rules has expired.

December 5, 2024

Antofagasta, Jiangxi agree major drop in 2025 copper TC/RCs

The new agreement represents a drop of 73.4% from the $80 benchmark for 2024.

December 5, 2024

Panamanians divided over reopening First Quantum’s copper mine

The results of the survey come at a time when the nation is grappling with the economic and social ramifications of Cobre Panama's closure.

December 4, 2024

Collective Mining extends high-grade core at Apollo in Colombia

The results are from five operating drill rigs, part of Collective’s 40,000-metre program for this year.

December 4, 2024

The 45X tax credit makes a difference for US critical minerals

Regulations lawmakers and policymakers implement today will play an outsized role in the critical mineral landscape of tomorrow.