March 1, 2024 Well-connected streams more effective at reducing presence of toxic metals from upstream mining – study Streams with ample connections to shallow groundwater flow paths are better at detoxifying specific forms of aluminum, cadmium, arsenic and zinc.
February 29, 2024 Schaft Creek JV in British Columbia advances to prefeasibility stage The study is due by the end of 2024 or early 2025.
February 29, 2024 UK-based Getech, East Star partner to explore for Kazakhstan copper East Star currently holds copper licenses on the Verkhuba deposit, which hosts a JORC-compliant exploration target of 19-23 million tonnes grading 1.4-1.9% copper equivalent.
February 29, 2024 Abitibi Metals drills 3.5% copper in Quebec Abitibi is advancing a plan to earn 80% of the project over seven years from Soquem.
February 28, 2024 BHP launches major worldwide restructuring, AFR reports The changes led by CEO Mike Henry will see several specialist teams disbanded and their functions reassigned in a bid to cut costs and simplify operations.
February 28, 2024 South32 to sell Illawarra project for $1.65 billion CEO Graham Kerr said the deal will streamline the company's portfolio and unlock capital to invest in development projects in copper and zinc.
February 28, 2024 New technique helps recover more copper, zinc, lead from slag A sulfurization-reduction approach facilitates the efficient extraction of metals from slag.
February 27, 2024 Glencore banks on Anuri mine to extend life of Raglan nickel-copper project The Raglan project has proven and probable reserves of 31.9 million tonnes grading 2.12% nickel, 0.81% copper and 0.05% cobalt.
February 27, 2024 Zambian president calls rail link connecting copper mines to Angolan port ‘once-in-lifetime’ break The Lobito corridor is central to the Biden administration’s plans to secure access to crucial metals for the energy transition in Zambia and neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
February 27, 2024 Sandfire America scores legal win for Montana copper project The company now has all the permits necessary to proceed with the Black Butte project.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
