March 29, 2023

US and EU near critical minerals accord to unlock US subsidies

The deal will likely be similar to an agreement the US signed with Japan this week.

March 29, 2023

Mining in South Africa looks to solar, AI and chickens to go green

South Africa is often seen as a test case for developing nations seeking to cut emissions and develop a greener economy.

March 28, 2023

Value of battery metals in newly-sold EVs tripled on rampant lithium, nickel prices   

MINING.COM’s EV Metal Index surged to just under $27 billion in 2022 thanks to surging lithium and nickel prices, but January saw a 50% month-on-month drop.

March 28, 2023

Copper price rises as banking worries ease

Regional US lender First Citizens BancShares scooped up the assets of SVB on Monday.

March 28, 2023

Bluejay Mining expands drilling at Finland nickel project

Decision follows "encouraging" results from the first exploration program of 2023 at Bluejay's Enonkoski nickel project.

March 28, 2023

Lundin Mining pays $950m for controlling stake in Caserones copper mine in Chile

The Canadian miner is acquiring a 51% stake in the company that operates Caserones from Japan’s JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corp.

March 27, 2023

Majuba Hill acquires Copper King and Desert Mountain claims in Utah

The two claim blocks are 56 miles southwest of Kennecott’s prolific Bingham Canyon Mine Complex.

March 27, 2023

Foran closes C$100m private placement for Saskatchewan exploration

Foran holds eight properties encompassing over 140,000 hectares within the Hanson Lake District of eastern Saskatchewan.

March 27, 2023

Copper price rises on lower supply

Copper inventories in warehouses monitored by the Shanghai Futures Exchange were down 11.6% last Friday.

March 27, 2023

Copper Mountain shrugs off disappointing 2022, sets improved output guidance

For 2023, the company is forecasting copper production to reach 88 million to 99 million lb.