August 1, 2024

Workers at BHP’s Escondida mine in Chile reject contract offer, union says

Workers at the world's largest copper mine rejected an offer for a new collective bargaining agreement, setting the stage for a potential strike.

August 1, 2024

Video: Tough markets leading some juniors to pad project potential, Doug Silver warns

Founder of the Denver Gold Forum and expert on mineral economics warns that some companies still use deceptive tactics to exaggerate their project's potential.

August 1, 2024

Gold Fields buys into Torq’s copper project in Chile

Gold Fields would spend $48 million over six years to acquire three-quarters of the 32.5-sq.-km project.

August 1, 2024

KSM permit milestone builds ‘competitive tension’ for huge gold-copper project, Seabridge says 

Seabridge's CEO says the company could be in a position to sign on a joint venture partner within months to help it develop the KSM project.

August 1, 2024

Capstone Copper updates Santo Domingo FS with optimized mine plan

The FS highlighted improved economics compared to the one released in 2020, including an after-tax net present value of $1.7 billion.

July 31, 2024

Mining powerhouse Australia to tighten up exploration rules

No mining entity listed on the ASX will be exempt from the changes, which are expected to take effect next year, according to JORC committee chair.

July 31, 2024

Generation Mining advances on permitting for PGM-copper mine in Ontario

Receipt of the few remaining approvals and permits required for construction is expected in the coming months, the company said.

July 31, 2024

London lags in mining listings as rivals surge

The market capitalization of LSE-listed mining stocks has shrunk to $272bn from $322bn in 2018.

July 31, 2024

Adventus-Silvercorp deal to go ahead following favourable court ruling

In April, Silvercorp agreed to buy Adventus and its 75% interest in the El Domo copper-gold project in Ecuador for $145 million.

July 31, 2024

China’s copper buyers make cautious return after prices slump

China’s copper market is showing a tentative improvement after a months-long slump in demand.