March 9, 2023

Peru mining firms’ logistics at risk from extended protests, analyst says

Fitch Ratings warned of possible lack of supplies and issues transporting ore to ports.

March 8, 2023

Trafigura CEO says tight metal supply threatens green transition

The world’s biggest copper trader has been vocal in warning that higher prices will be needed to incentivize miners to bring new production online.

March 8, 2023

BHP eyes copper, nickel projects as it bypasses lithium

BHP expects global copper and nickel supplies to remain below demand as few new mines for either metal are coming online in the near future.

March 8, 2023

Battery metal frenzy outshines recovery fears at PDAC

The rush for battery metals has prompted a flurry of activity from investors not typically associated with the mining industry.

March 8, 2023

Copper miners scramble for workers to supply green energy transition

With workers opting for jobs that are less physically demanding jobs and not in far-flung locales, attracting mining talent is now a key problem for the industry.

March 8, 2023

China copper exports to jump in rare deliveries to LME depots

At least four major smelters are planning to deliver between 23,000 and 45,000 tons of refined copper in total to LME depots in Asia.

March 8, 2023

Panama and First Quantum agree on details for copper mine contract

The new contract guarantees a minimum annual income of $375 million to the Central American government.

March 8, 2023

Battery bonanza is being sparked by coal’s exit in Australia

Australia’s rapid shift from coal-fired power to cleaner alternatives is underwriting a boom in battery projects able to store solar and wind energy.

March 7, 2023

Rio Tinto keeps working to build Indigenous support for Resolution mine

Resolution is key to the mining giant's future as the project would produce more than 40 billion pounds of copper.

March 7, 2023

British Columbia exploration spending hits 10-year high in 2022

Copper exploration spending jumped 84% year over year in 2022, rising from C$128 million in 2021 to C$235 million.