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.
February 27, 2024 Chinese money still chasing Canadian critical mining deals despite Ottawa’s scrutiny The inbound flow is raising hopes among some junior miners that it will be easier to find Chinese funding.
February 26, 2024 Panama to defend interests in First Quantum case, official says The mine shutdown has reinforced downward pressure on the country's credit rating.
February 26, 2024 Vale says court overturns suspensions of Sossego, Onca Puma mines Vale produced 66,800 metric tons of copper in 2023 in Sossego.
February 26, 2024 Legacy uses AI to discover platinum in Australia Proponents predict AI will be indispensable to help the industry ramp up the supply of battery metals for the global energy transition to fight climate change.
February 25, 2024 Feds must force pensions to fund Canadian mining, Lassonde, Giustra say Research shows that Canada’s eight largest pension funds hold some $2.1 trillion in assets but only a quarter was invested in the country.
February 23, 2024 Hudbay Minerals shares rise on record revenue for 2023 The miner reported record annual revenue of $1.69 billion.
February 23, 2024 Vale sees no indication of environmental breach at suspended mines The environmental secretary of Para state suspended environmental licenses for Onça Puma and Sossego mines.
February 23, 2024 Zijin to expand Tibet copper mine expected to be world’s largest Approved project will increase Julong mine's capacity to 350,000 tonnes per day by 2025, making it China's largest single copper mine.
China to rein in copper, alumina capacity expansion under next five-year plan The country's economic planner will tighten oversight of copper and alumina projects from 2026 to 2030 to curb irrational investment. December 26, 2025 | 04:10 am
