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.

August 7, 2024

Glencore scraps plans to ditch coal on investor pressure

Over 95% of Glencore shareholders were in favour of keeping the coal unit to help fund growth in metals and support returns.

August 6, 2024

First Quantum to trim work hours at stalled Panama copper mine

The decision may put some pressure on the new administration of President Jose Raul Mulino.

August 6, 2024

Copper 360 reboots Rietberg mine in South Africa

This marks the first time in more than four decades that copper has been mined from the O’Kiep district.

August 6, 2024

Anglo Asian to resume production after tailings dam approval

The approval marks the end of a year-long disruption at its operations in Azerbaijan.