June 7, 2023

Copper price slump will give way to record buying spree, Citi says

Investors look set to pile into the copper market on an unprecedented scale in the next few years, Citi analyst says.

June 7, 2023

BHP and Microsoft use AI to boost copper recovery at Escondida

The use of new digital technology to optimise concentrator performance at the world's biggest copper mine in Chile is expected to improve recovery.  

June 7, 2023

Copper exports signal Chile is leaving woes behind

Data suggest Chilean production may be stabilizing after a series of project delays, mine-specific setbacks and plant maintenance.

June 7, 2023

Mongolian PM discusses EV investment, cooperation with Elon Musk

Musk and the Mongolian government talked about a potential joint research venture on the use of rare earth elements and battery minerals.

June 7, 2023

ERG asks Congo to lift copper unit ban, denies pollution charge

Eurasian Resources Group has asked authorities to reconsider a ban imposed on its Boss Mining unit's copper and cobalt operations.

June 6, 2023

NewRange reviews options after USACE decision to revoke water permit for NorthMet project

NewRange holds both the NorthMet and Mesaba copper, nickel, cobalt, and platinum group metal deposits in northeastern Minnesota.

June 6, 2023

South32 hires RBC for Botswana copper bid

The company has picked the bank to help it put together a bid for Botswana's Khoemacau mine.

June 6, 2023

JX Nippon Mining says to step up transformation to advanced materials firm

The company is set to sell a majority stake in Chile's Caserones copper mine to Lundin Mining Corp.

June 6, 2023

Teck evaluating “several” proposals for its coal assets

The Canadian miner, which is fending off a takeover bid from Glencore, said it has been approached with potential deals for its coal unit.

June 6, 2023

Australia maps all of its tailings dams

A new Atlas of Australian Mine Waste aims to provide industry with opportunities to extract critical metals from previously mined rock.