December 29, 2023

Nickel is year’s biggest metals loser, copper manages small gain

Nickel is poised to post an annual drop of more than 40% on the London Metal Exchange, the biggest decline since 2008.

December 29, 2023

Chile’s copper output down 3.1% in November

Copper output in Chile decreased 3.1% year-on-year in November.

December 28, 2023

China smelters cut Q1 copper guidance price as supply outlook tightens

Mine closures and disruptions tightened the supply outlook.

December 27, 2023

Surge Copper acquires 100% interest in Berg property from Centerra

The Berg property comprises nearly 350 sq. km. of land and is adjacent to Surge's remaining mineral claims in BC.

December 27, 2023

The biggest global mining news of 2023

A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of lithium prices, furious M&A activity, gold’s new record and state intervention in mining on a scale not seen in decades.

December 26, 2023

Anglo American submits $1.1 billion tailings, water management plan for Los Bronces

The project will pay special attention to the moving of mineral pulp or tailings from the Pérez Caldera dam to the Las Tórtolas tailings dam.

December 26, 2023

Mining investments in Chile to hit $66 billion by 2032 – Cochilco

Cochilco's new figure is less than the $73.65 billion estimated in its previous 10-year forecast released in 2022.

December 22, 2023

First Quantum says Panama hasn’t given legal basis to close mine

The plan will include a temporary phase of "environmental preservation and safe management," the company said.

December 22, 2023

Sumitomo names Ueno as next CEO, promising reform

Shingo Ueno, 64, has played a pivotal role in leading Sumitomo's metals, resources and chemicals businesses.

December 22, 2023

Abu Dhabi’s IRH to invest $1.1 billion in Mopani copper mine

Zambia had been seeking a new investor for Mopani since it took control of the assets from Glencore in 2021.