September 20, 2023 Norway’s Aker BP may explore for seabed minerals, CEO says Norway could become the first country to start commercial deep sea mining if parliament gives the go-ahead to explore the remote Mid-Atlantic ridge.
September 19, 2023 Will AI replace geologists in mineral discovery? As opposed to the oil and gas industry, which has made considerable advancements in exploration technology over the past 70 years, the mining industry largely relies on technologies used for…
September 19, 2023 Barrick eyes copper growth as Bristow laments market’s need for ‘instant gratification’ Once fully ramped up, Reko Diq and Lumwana are expected to become two of the world’s top 20 copper mines by annual production.
September 19, 2023 Several top traders leave Gerald Group in shakeup at metals firm Gerald was hit by a loss in its tin book earlier this year.
September 19, 2023 Newcrest acquisition to deliver $500 million in annual synergies, says Newmont CEO The biggest value drivers of the transaction will come from Newcrest’s two Tier 1 operations, Cadia and Lihir.
September 19, 2023 Chinova puts Australian copper-gold operations up for sale Shanxi Donghui Energy Group bought the mine from Ivanhoe Australia in 2013.
September 19, 2023 First Quantum chairman Philip Pascall passes away The board of directors has voted to elect Robert Harding, who has been a director of First Quantum since 2013, as the interim chairman.
September 19, 2023 Aurubis trims annual forecast further after metal theft After concluding its metal stocks inventory, Aurubis identified damage amounting to 185 million euros.
September 19, 2023 US gov’t mulls 50-year mining ban in New Mexico Proposal seeks to ban mining and oil drilling in northern New Mexico as part of a wider plan to protect Native American lands.
September 18, 2023 China’s copper industry is struggling when it should be booming Buyers lack conviction and the view from the factory floor remains cautious as margins are suppressed and profits wither.
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am