May 22, 2024

At least two companies seek Norway seabed mining permits

The government aims to issue first licenses in 2025, but companies will require separate approvals to start production.

May 22, 2024

Copper frenzy draws mining giants to Argentina after Milei’s reforms

Argentina could be a major supplier by 2035.

May 22, 2024

Anglo American rejects BHP’s third bid, extends deadline

Anglo has left the door open for BHP as it agreed to grant it a one-week extension to table a binding offer.

May 22, 2024

BHP, Kingsrose to jointly explore Norway and Finland

Kingsrose has numerous early-stage nickel-copper exploration targets and has secured exploration licences across the two Nordic nations.

May 22, 2024

Six new large mines need to come online annually by 2050 to meet global copper demand – study

To meet the copper needs of electrifying the global vehicle fleet by 2050, as many as six new large copper mines must be brought online.

May 22, 2024

Anglo’s second largest investor demands BHP bid revision

Petition by South Africa's Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which owns a roughly 7% stake in Anglo, comes just hours before bid deadline.

May 21, 2024

Peru’s 2024 copper target is realistic, mining magnates say

The South American country produced 2.76 million tons of copper last year, dropping its rank from first to second for global production.

May 21, 2024

Hudbay Minerals to raise $300 million in bought deal equity offering

The offering will help fund near-term growth initiatives at its Copper Mountain unit.

May 21, 2024

Copper’s record rise steadies as demand signals challenge bulls

Many participants in the physical trade have been warning that prices were running ahead of signals of underlying market conditions.

May 21, 2024

Solaris ends plan to sell stake to Zijin Mining, cites government rules

Canada's government has taken a tough stance specifically on investments from China in critical minerals such as copper, graphite and lithium.