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.

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.