November 15, 2024 US House of Representatives approves 2024 Critical Mineral Consistency Act The bill modifies the Energy Act of 2020 to expand the definition of critical minerals.
November 15, 2024 Ecuador court gives green light for Silvercorp, Salazar’s El Domo project The ruling removes the last major obstacle for the $250 million project, located 150 km northeast of Guayaquil.
November 15, 2024 Osisko Metals shares rise on resource boost at Gaspé copper project A minimum 70,000 meter drill program is now planned for 2025.
November 15, 2024 Aluminum price soars as China cancels tax incentive on exports The export tax rebate was also removed for copper and lowered for some refined oil, solar, battery and non-metallic mineral products.
November 14, 2024 Soaring demand for copper will help drive mergers, BHP CEO says Demand for copper, a key element in the energy transition, is set to rise by 70% to 100% by 2050, Mike Henry said.
November 14, 2024 China’s copper buyers slash annual contracts with market in flux For 2025, buyers in China will take less refined metal under yearly contracts than they did this year, including from producers like Chilean copper giant Codelco.
November 14, 2024 BHP set to detail copper growth plans on Chile roadshow, analysts say The world's biggest listed miner will be hosting analysts and investors on a roadshow of its Escondida and Spence copper operations from Nov. 17-20.
November 14, 2024 Harmony Gold names Beyers Nel new CEO amid copper pivot Harmony Gold appointed Beyers Nel as chief executive officer.
November 14, 2024 Antofagasta unveils South America’s first hydrogen train Antofagasta is deploying the hydrogen-powered locomotive as part of efforts to reduce fossil fuel reliance and greenhouse gas emissions.
November 14, 2024 Deep sea mining risks over $560 billion in countries’ annual export earnings — report Even in optimal scenarios, the activity would generate only $6.25 million in tax revenue for countries involved, says Planet Tracker.
China to rein in copper, alumina capacity expansion under next five-year plan The country's economic planner will tighten oversight of copper and alumina projects from 2026 to 2030 to curb irrational investment. December 26, 2025 | 04:10 am
