September 23, 2024

BHP and Cobre to jointly explore for copper in Botswana

The potential earn-in JV covers Cobre's Kitlanya West and East copper projects in the Kalahari copper belt.

September 23, 2024

Indonesia President inaugurates production of Freeport Indonesia’s copper smelter

The new $3.7 billion smelter has annual input capacity of 1.7 million metric tons of copper concentrate.

September 23, 2024

Aurubis sees earnings decline next year on lower metal prices

Inflated start-up costs for strategic projects, especially for a new recycling plant in the US, have weighed on next year's outlook.

September 23, 2024

First Quantum suspends operations at Zambia mine after fatal accident

The company said the worker died following an incident involving a tracked dozer and a light vehicle.

September 22, 2024

Rio Tinto chairman warns mining deals won’t solve supply crisis

Rio has been quiet in the dealmaking space, instead allocating hundreds of millions into exploration with a focus on copper and lithium.

September 22, 2024

Yukon First Nations appeal BMC’s Kudz Ze Kayah project in court

Among the arguments, CBC reported, was the lack of consultation on the project’s economic feasibility.

September 20, 2024

Copper price sees strong week with boost from Fed, China demand

Base metals sank to multi-month lows in August amid disappointment over Chinese demand and a cloudy outlook for the global economy.

September 20, 2024

Zambian miners resist state taking bigger stake in resources

The Zambia Chamber of Mines met with the mining ministry on Friday to “reach an amicable settlement” on the contested clause.

September 20, 2024

US to award $3 billion to 25 projects for battery manufacturing sector

Move will increase domestic production of advanced batteries and battery materials to shift their production away from China.

September 19, 2024

A copper M&A frenzy masks big miners’ hesitation to build

Copper’s bull narrative is well understood, but building from zero is both worryingly risky and unappealingly pricey.