August 18, 2024

Union at BHP’s Escondida copper mine warns it could relaunch strike

The mine's powerful union went on strike on Tuesday over payment disputes.

August 18, 2024

Diversification from China leaves $85bn gap in copper supply chain, warns WoodMac

China currently controls 97% of global smelting and refining capacity, contributing over 3 million tonnes of production.

August 16, 2024

Miners down tools at two Chilean copper mines, as majors struggle to maintain production levels

The copper market continues to be challenged by supply issues, with two large mines in Chile hit by strikes.

August 16, 2024

Visualizing the growth of Chinese copper miners

Chinese miners are set to overtake major producers by 2025.

August 16, 2024

Chinalco said to eye stake in biggest Philippine copper mine

Aluminum Corp. of China is considering investing in what is set to be the Philippines’ largest gold and copper mine.

August 16, 2024

Angola train derailment impacts Lobito copper shipments

The incident took place between the Cavimbe and Cangumbe stations on Thursday and involved a train hauling sulphur.

August 16, 2024

BHP and workers reach deal to end strike at Escondida

The new deal could be signed on Sunday after union leadership meets with members.

August 15, 2024

Eagle Mountain deploys space exploration technology at Arizona copper project

Due to complications, several geophysical techniques were unable to reliably pinpoint deeper targets at the Silver Mountain project.

August 15, 2024

Warintza exploration momentum lifts Solaris Resources shares

The results came almost one month after Solaris released an updated resource estimate for Warintza.

August 15, 2024

Stillwater Critical collaborates with Berkeley Lab on geologic hydrogen production

The Berkeley Lab has secured funding in the amount of $2 million from the US Department of Energy for this study.