September 12, 2024

Barrick says feasibility for Lumwana copper mine expansion expected year-end

The expansion would result in a life-of-mine average annual production of 240,000 tonnes, compared with the current average of 120,000 tonnes.

September 11, 2024

Codelco reaches early contract agreement with El Teniente unions

The deal encompasses nearly 3,150 workers and will start on Nov. 1.

September 11, 2024

Lundin CEO says potential buyers are eyeing its European mines

Lundin’s two copper and zinc mining operations in Europe — Sweden’s Zinkgruvan and Portugal’s Neves-Corvo — went on sale earlier this year.

September 11, 2024

Dundee drilling near Čoka Rakita suggests camp-style copper-gold potential

A preliminary economic assessment in May proposing a 10-year mine producing 129,000 oz. gold per year.

September 11, 2024

Indigenous group takes fight against Rio Tinto Arizona copper mine to US Supreme Court

The appeal represents a last-ditch legal effort in a long-running case.

September 11, 2024

Codelco seals early contract deal with Ministro Hales union

The new three-year contract will take effect in December.

September 11, 2024

Peru-focused juniors Copper Standard, Pucara Gold to merge

The new company would control a portfolio of projects totalling over 170 sq. km.

September 11, 2024

Peru copper output this year forecast below expectations, deputy minister says

Output in the period was 1,512,607 metric tons.

September 11, 2024

Copper output at Codelco slips nearly 11% in July

Meanwhile, the Escondida mine lifted its production in July by 29%, compared to the same month last year.

September 10, 2024

China to agree on concession for Mao-era Africa railway by year-end

The Tanzania-Zambia Railway will compete with a US-backed rail line known as the Lobito corridor.