June 8, 2022

Column: Funds cut bear bets on copper as China recovery hopes grow

However, there is no evidence that funds are yet prepared actively to buy into the China recovery story, writes Andy Home.

June 8, 2022

Hudbay Minerals needs $1.9bn for Copper World project in Arizona

The two-phase mine plan contemplates four open pits and includes recently discovered deposits as well as the Rosemont asset.

June 7, 2022

Peru calls for new Las Bambas talks as police hint at eviction plan

The government of Peru has repeatedly failed to negotiate an end to the standoff involving six neighboring communities.

June 7, 2022

Congo auditor says $400m went missing from state mining company

Gecamines holds minority stakes in several of the world's largest copper and cobalt projects.

June 7, 2022

Zambia starts search for new investor in Konkola Copper Mines

KCM will appoint an adviser to help it find an equity investor willing to fund the mine's expansion.

June 6, 2022

Nexa Resources stock tumbles on news of CFO resignation

Rodrigo Menck led the Latin America-focused zinc producer’s initial public offering and cemented its capital structure.

June 6, 2022

Toronto Exchange to launch battery metals index

The S&P/TSX Battery Metals Index will track Canadian-listed companies producing or exploring for copper, nickel, cobalt and lithium.

June 5, 2022

Russian mine in Arctic evacuated after smoke reported, Nornickel says

Nornickel said no one had been injured in the incident.

June 3, 2022

Peru cabinet seeks solution for Las Bambas crisis as leftists urge nationalization

Late on Thursday, left-wing lawmakers from the ruling Peru Libre party presented a bill to nationalize copper production in Peru.

June 2, 2022

About 3,000 workers laid off at Peru’s Las Bambas as mine shutdown drags on

Las Bambas, one of the world's largest copper mines, was forced to halt operations in April due to protests from neighboring indigenous communities.