June 24, 2022

Metal traders leave Trafigura as falling prices hurt profits

The departures come against a backdrop of falling commodity prices that has been less profitable for Trafigura than the booming markets earlier in the year.

June 24, 2022

Rio Tinto to help Mongolia tackle climate change, desertification

Between 2022 and 2026, the Anglo-American miner's local unit will help the east Asian country tackle its national climate change commitments.

June 24, 2022

New oxidation-resistant copper thin films may change the electronics, semiconductor game

Oxidation-resistant copper thin films could potentially replace gold in semiconductor devices.

June 23, 2022

Codelco reaches agreement with workers to end strike

The Federation of Copper Workers started the strike early Wednesday morning.

June 23, 2022

Copper price at 16-month low as slowdown fears hit industrial metals market

"The commodity world’s flagship is under fire,” one analyst said.

June 23, 2022

US allots $74 million to critical minerals mapping

Investment will fund research and mapping of areas with potential for critical minerals to strengthen key domestic supply chains.

June 22, 2022

Residents end blockade of Las Bambas mine road, agree to dialogue

The blockade signaled a new conflict just two weeks after the mining firm resumed operations.

June 22, 2022

Road to Las Bambas mine blocked again by residents

The new conflict comes just two weeks after the mining firm resumed operations following another protest that forced Las Bambas to shut down for more than 50 days.

June 22, 2022

Minnesota Court of Appeals dismisses challenge to PolyMet air permit

Ruling ends string of litigation for one of copper-nickel project's key permits.

June 22, 2022

Inflation hits Canadian metals, mining stocks, erasing 2022 gains

The S&P/TSX Composite Materials Index is now negative for the year after peaking in mid-April.