September 17, 2023

Europe’s “oldest” copper cannon made of Slavic copper

A “faulty” cast copper-alloy cannon may be the oldest in Europe.

September 15, 2023

Mining M&A activity tracking towards decade high this year — report

According to Fitch Ratings, the financial profiles of miners will remain resilient in the short to medium term as commodity prices remain above mid-cycle levels.

September 15, 2023

Lundin aims to strengthen Chilean presence after approval of project at key copper mine

In April, Lundin agreed to pay $950 million for 51% of the Caserones mine in Chile.

September 15, 2023

Investors glimpse opportunity in Europe’s unloved mining shares

The STOXX Europe 600 mining index has fallen 15% this year, making it the worst performing sector in the region by some margin.

September 15, 2023

Pará municipal chamber wants Vale to pay $82 million for gold “hidden in copper”

The CPI alleges the company did not declare how much gold and silver was extracted from the Salobo mine.

September 14, 2023

Copper price steadies as dollar strength balances fresh China stimulus

A stronger local currency makes imports cheaper for domestic traders and fabricators in the world’s top metals consumer.

September 14, 2023

LME to change the way closing prices are determined

The changes will extend the volume-weighted average price methodology to five additional prompt dates for aluminum, copper, zinc, lead and nickel.

September 14, 2023

Codelco chairman calls claims of insolvency risk ‘nonsense’

Pacheco was responding to a report last month from copper studies center CESCO that said if production promises are not met, high levels of debt could lead to insolvency.

September 14, 2023

Explainer: Why does Norway want to mine the seabed?

Some Norwegian companies that provide technology and services to the oil industry are looking at deep sea mining as well.

September 14, 2023

Zinc-copper catalyst proposed for cleaner, more efficient fertilizer production

A zinc and copper catalyst is said to enable low-carbon-intensity urea generation.