July 17, 2023 Kicking tires: It’s time to talk about mining’s overlooked ESG problem There are millions of end-of-life tires buried or piled high at mines around the world. A unique Canada-Japan joint venture is tackling this problem head-on in the heart of global…
July 17, 2023 Seabridge, Tudor Gold tussle over KSM licence of occupation, permit KSM is considered the world’s largest undeveloped gold-copper project.
July 17, 2023 SolGold’s Cascabel copper project license renewed for 25 years A PFS shows the Ecuador asset has the potential to become one of the 20 largest copper-gold mines in South America.
July 17, 2023 Glencore to buy remaining 18% stake in PolyMet Mining The move will give the Swiss giant a direct ownership of NorthMet, poised to be Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine.
July 16, 2023 Vedanta in advanced stage of deal with Zambia over copper mine Vedanta Resources said it has reached an “advanced stage” of executing agreements with the Zambian government over Konkola Copper Mines.
July 14, 2023 Faraday Copper drill results highlight resource growth potential Fresh round of assay results from flagship Copper Creek project in Arizona highlight potential to connect two conceptual open pits.
July 14, 2023 Zambia plans to choose buyer of Mopani Copper Mines by month-end Zijin Mining and Norinco Group, Sibanye Stillwater and an investment vehicle owned by ex-Glencore officials have been shortlisted in the race.
July 14, 2023 Lundin Mining becomes majority owner of Caserones copper mine Lundin plans to take its 51% stake in Caserones to 70% in a year and is looking at underground expansion at its nearby Candelaria mine.
July 14, 2023 Copper could now be used for clearer MRIs A novel copper protein binding site has potential for use in MRI contrast agents.
July 13, 2023 Chile miners, facing higher taxes, seek faster permits, lower energy costs Now that Chile has passed an increase in mining royalties, copper miners are pushing for incentives to keep investing in production of the metal needed for the renewable energy revolution.
US rare earth buyers still see China curbs despite Trump deal The US and China still haven’t reached an agreement on key details of how Beijing will free up sales of rare earths. December 24, 2025 | 07:45 am
