August 10, 2023

Minehub inks 3-year deal with global copper producer Codelco

The digital commercial platform, powered by MineHub, will enable Codelco customers to collaborate and share transactional information seamlessly via a secure digital platform.

August 10, 2023

China’s Nanfang to open major copper smelter ahead of expectations

The 400,000 metric ton-per-year smelter will start processing copper concentrates within three months.

August 10, 2023

Codelco and Anglo American discuss mining pact to lift copper output in Chile

Talks are focusing on enabling Codelco’s Andina mine and Anglo’s Los Bronces to tap rich ore grades sitting between the two operations.

August 10, 2023

New Gold halts New Afton mine on tailings safety woes

The company said “geotechnical variances” were noticed during a routine inspection, which require further review by an engineer.

August 10, 2023

Antofagasta profit jumps despite lower copper prices, boosts dividend

Antofagasta increased its interim dividend to 11.7 cents per share from 9.2 cents last year, after posting a 7.5% rise in half-year profit .

August 9, 2023

Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputes

New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.

August 9, 2023

Ecuador’s President asks court to resume environmental consultations

Popular referendums, halted since last week, are a necessary step for any mining company hoping to obtain an environmental license in Ecuador.

August 9, 2023

Newcrest leftovers don’t appeal to Australia’s top gold miners

Newmont is widely expected by sector executives to sell the two Newcrest-operated mines in Western Australia.

August 9, 2023

Hudbay Minerals closes second quarter with $14.9 million loss

It attributed the results to the acquisition of Copper Mountain, as well as lower copper and zinc prices, higher costs and lower sales.

August 8, 2023

Nunavut copper finds send Aston Metals shares through the stratosphere

The Storm copper project on Somerset Island, Nunavut, has been the focus of intensive exploration efforts.