August 8, 2024

BHP to reopen Cerro Colorado mine in Chile by decade’s end

The mine is part of BHP's Minerals Americas business that also includes Spence.

August 8, 2024

Arizona Sonoran Copper PEA quadruples Cactus project’s NPV

The after-tax $1.5 billion NPV increases to over $2 billion, in contrast with a February pre-feasibility study.

August 8, 2024

Antofagasta, ABB partner to accelerate decarbonization initiatives in mining

The goal is to develop and implement a net zero emission haulage solution by leveraging ABB’s expertise as well as its eMine solutions.

August 8, 2024

US bans imports from five more Chinese companies over Uyghur forced labor

Among them is Zijin Mining's subsidiary Xinjiang Habahe Ashele Copper.

August 8, 2024

Excelsior kicks off construction of Johnson Camp copper mine in Arizona

Mining is expected to commence as soon as year one with first copper produced in the first half of 2025.

August 8, 2024

US Strategic Metals tapped for $400 million EXIM Bank loan

The company plans to mine what it considers to be the largest cobalt reserve in North America.

August 7, 2024

BHP seeking buyer for gold, copper mines in Brazil

The group is planning to sell the Brazilian copper and gold assets it acquired with the takeover of Oz Minerals.

August 7, 2024

Chilean fuel-to-forestry giant Copec explores green hydrogen, copper options

Empresas Copec, which still gets most of its profit from fossil fuels and wood products, is stepping up its foray into renewable energy and alternative fuels.

August 7, 2024

Chile copper export revenue rises in July despite lower prices

Chile accounts for more than a quarter of the world’s mined copper.

August 7, 2024

Zambia’s proposed minerals law may hurt copper investment, mines lobby says

Barrick and First Quantum Minerals are among investors that have outlined major expansion plans to boost copper output in Zambia.