February 4, 2024 Peruvian government unveils platform to expedite exploration permits Officials from the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines met with representatives from the largest mining companies to showcase the Digital Information Single Window platform.
February 2, 2024 OceanaGold files for Philippine subsidiary’s IPO The Toronto-listed miner plans to sell up to 456 million common shares or a 20% stake in OceanaGold Philippines.
February 2, 2024 Western miners lag as oil powers enter race for Africa’s critical metals Risk aversion is likely to leave major Western miners lagging in a race to tap Africa's reserves of critical raw materials.
February 2, 2024 First Quantum bonds rally as miner works to free up cash The most liquid notes due in 2031 climbed $0.15 to $0.94 since hitting a low in November.
February 2, 2024 Zambia seeks to restructure Glencore debt with new Mopani investor Zambia is seeking to restructure a $1.5 billion debt owed by Mopani Copper Mines to Glencore.
February 2, 2024 Grupo Mexico profit down 19% on sliding metal prices The firm produced 264,251 metric tons of copper over the quarter, down 2% from a year earlier.
February 2, 2024 Copper-infused innovation helps convert CO2 into ethylene A new energy-efficient carbon dioxide electroreduction system converts CO2 into ethylene for industrial purposes.
February 2, 2024 Germany invests $1.1bn to counter China on raw materials The state fund will focus on cobalt, copper, lithium, silicon, rare earths projects, including in extraction, processing and recycling.
February 2, 2024 Bougainville Copper soars on Panguna licence 5-year extension The company is attempting to reopen the giant Panguna mine, believed to hold 5.3 million tonnes of copper and 19.3 million ounces of gold.
February 1, 2024 British Columbia’s Nisga’a Nation plans Indigenous-majority owned royalty company Vega Mining will acquire from the Nisga’a the rights to five existing annual benefit payment entitlements with projects in the Golden Triangle, in exchange for common shares in Vega’s capital.
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