January 13, 2023

Rio Tinto trials renewable diesel at US operations

Company is conducting trials at its Kennecott copper operations in Salt Lake City.

January 12, 2023

The Metals Company calls video of mining waste dumped into the sea misinformation as stock sinks

The Vancouver-based company is looking to be the first one in the world to commercially mine the deep sea.

January 12, 2023

Metals prices could spike with markets so tight, Trafigura says

“We could be pushed into extreme price levels,” Jeremy Weir, the commodity trader’s chief executive officer, said.

January 12, 2023

Robbers pull off multimillion-dollar copper heist in Chilean port

It is the largest copper theft since a spate of gangster heists in northern Chile last October forced the government to tighten security on trains carrying copper cathodes.

January 11, 2023

Copper price rises above $9,000 fueled by optimism about China

Higher price is also driving up the shares of mining companies, with BHP notching a record high.

January 11, 2023

India eyes overseas copper, lithium mines to meet domestic shortfall

India has identified one copper and two lithium mines in Argentina to either acquire or secure long-term leases, Reuters sources say.

January 11, 2023

Panama says First Quantum misleading investors

There still are more than a “few disagreements” between the parties, Panama's Ministry of Commerce and Industry said.

January 11, 2023

UK to deepen collaboration on critical minerals with Saudi Arabia

Partnership could see Saudi investment in the UK’s manufacturing and mining finance sectors.

January 11, 2023

New copper-based coating allows protective gear to detect toxic gases

A copper-based coating can be integrated into fabric and respond to the presence of toxic gases.

January 11, 2023

Ivanhoe Electric ties up with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden

The companies have formed a 50/50 joint venture to explore for metals considered key for the global energy transition.