February 21, 2024

First Quantum inks $500 million copper deal with Jiangxi amid Panama mine struggles

Jiangxi Copper, the Canadian miner’s top shareholder, will receive 50,000 tonnes of copper anode per year from mines in Zambia.

February 20, 2024

Anglo Asian releases initial resource estimate for Xarxar copper deposit

A majority of the MRE is in the measured and indicated category, totalling 22 million tonnes at 0.48% copper for 106,000 tonnes.

February 20, 2024

Tudor Gold ups ounces, grades at Goldstorm deposit in British Columbia

An updated resource estimate published showed 27.87 million oz. of AuEq within 730.2 million tonnes at a grade of 1.19 g/t AuEq.

February 20, 2024

Antofagasta reports 5% increase in 2023 profit, slashes dividend

Antofagasta earlier reported a rise of 2% in 2023 copper production, to 660,600 metric tons.

February 20, 2024

First Quantum re-shuffles management at Zambian operation

The miner has lost more than half its market value since public protests against the Cobre Panama project started in October.

February 20, 2024

KoBold Metals expands Zambia footprint with Midnight Sun deal

KoBold aims to earn a 75% interest in the Dumbwa portion of Solwezi, after forming a JV with the Canadian miner.

February 19, 2024

Philippine tycoon says bigger mining areas key to riding EV boom

The Philippines and Indonesia are the world’s biggest suppliers of nickel.

February 19, 2024

BHP says nickel faces “difficult multi-year run”

BHP's strong revenue growth of 6% was underpinned by higher iron ore and copper prices.

February 19, 2024

Deep-sea mining may be inevitable, says UN regulator

Deep sea mining is likely just a matter of time, according to the head of the International Seabed Authority.

February 18, 2024

Optimism for metals clashes with reality for juniors ahead of PDAC

Increasing funding for battery metal and uranium projects versus gold brings home the global energy transition but big financing deals for pre-production companies have almost disappeared.