February 23, 2023

Copper catalyst may be essential for production of solar fuels from sunlight, water, CO2

Exploring copper’s properties as an electrocatalyst has brought scientists one step closer to us turning CO2 into solar fuels through artificial photosynthesis.

February 23, 2023

First Quantum halts copper processing in Panama as dispute spirals

Measure is the latest escalation in a dispute between the company and the Panamanian government over the giant Cobre Panama mine.

February 22, 2023

Kutcho de-risks copper-zinc project with eye to controlling costs

Kutcho is re-examining the 2021 feasibility study for its high-grade copper-zinc project.

February 22, 2023

Taseko increases stake in Gibraltar mine in British Columbia

Gibraltar is Canada's second largest open pit copper mine.

February 22, 2023

Osisko Metals forms JV with Appian on Pine Point project in Northwest Territories

Appian, as the JV partner, would invest up to C$100 million over an estimated four-year period to acquire a 60% interest in the project.

February 22, 2023

Copper price retreats on concern over rate hikes, China demand

US business activity unexpectedly rebounded to an eight-month high in February.

February 22, 2023

Rio Tinto halves dividend on 41% annual profit drop

Rio's bottom line was hit by weaker iron ore prices as demand from China slowed, as well as higher labour and material costs.

February 21, 2023

Energy traders, flush with cash, are moving into crops and metals

After making more money than ever in the last few years, some of the world’s top energy traders are using the cash to expand in metals and agriculture.

February 21, 2023

Teck’s mining breakup sets the scene for copper takeovers

Teck owns four copper mines in South America and Canada that produced 270,000 metric tons last year.

February 21, 2023

ATAC enters LOI with Hecla after shunning Victoria Gold takeover bid

ATAC Resources is now set to be sold to Hecla Mining in a deal valued at C$31 million.