April 21, 2024

Chilean MP, NGOs demand halt to Nutrex exploration project at Juncal Andean Park

Activists presented a court appeal demanding environmental protection and the right of communities surrounding Juncal Park to live in a pollution-free environment.

April 19, 2024

Porphyries: Deposits holding the winning trifecta with copper, gold, silver

Porphyries are deposits perfectly positioned for a commodity supercycle.

April 19, 2024

Spectacular copper price rally only gaining momentum

A double digit runup in copper just in April lifts the orange metal to within sight of $10,000/tonne as warnings prices are running ahead of fundamentals emerge. 

April 19, 2024

Congo copper mine suspended amid radiation concerns

The La Compagnie Minière de Musonoie project, known as COMMUS, is held 72% by Zijin and 28% by Gecamines.

April 19, 2024

UAE giant eyes majority stake in Vedanta’s Zambian mines in expansion drive

The unit of International Holding Company recently made an offer of more than $1 billion to buy a 51% stake in Konkola Copper Mines.

April 19, 2024

Codelco copper output affected by fatal accident, Chile minister says

After the death of a worker last month, the Radomiro Tomic open pit is still only operating with about one third of its trucking fleet.

April 19, 2024

pH7 engages Elevated Signals to streamline operations

Sustainable mining company pH7 expects the partnership with Elevated Signals will help them leverage real-time data to inform reporting processes.

April 19, 2024

Taranis Resources wins exploration permit after legal battle

It comes almost two years after Taranis first applied for the exploration permit and five months after taking B.C. to court.

April 19, 2024

US restricts drilling and mining in Alaska wilderness, angering state leaders

The Interior Department finalized a regulation to block oil and gas development on 40% of Alaska's National Petroleum Preserve.

April 18, 2024

Codelco eyeing more output, not competition with BHP, minister says

The world's largest copper producer and a symbol of national pride, is aiming this year to reverse two years of falling production.