September 1, 2025

British Columbia OKs Mt Polley copper-gold pit expansion

The Springer pit expansion adds about eight more years to the mine's life.

September 1, 2025

Capstone repairs slim Mantoverde copper output

The company expects a four-week repair window and estimates a 3,000–4,000 tonne reduction in copper-in-concentrate during the period.

September 1, 2025

LME copper price near $10,000 amid softer dollar and resilient Chinese demand

Copper price pushed toward the $10,000-per-ton threshold on Monday on the London Metal Exchange.

August 29, 2025

China copper smelters see decade-high profits despite challenges

The global copper industry has been facing cut-throat competition with too many firms bidding for not enough ore.

August 29, 2025

Copper price rises on US growth and China recovery signs

The US economy expanded at a 3.3% annualized pace in Q2.

August 29, 2025

Column: A quiet revolution is unfolding in the mining sector

Ore grades at existing copper mines are steadily falling, big new discoveries are becoming rarer and development times can stretch up to a decade.

August 29, 2025

Copper boom helps drive Zambia’s world-beating stock gains

Zambia’s main stock index is the top gainer globally in August.

August 28, 2025

Marimaca Copper targets 2026 build start on delivering DFS

The DFS outlines a 13-year, open-pit, heap-leach copper project near Antofagasta.

August 28, 2025

Alaska fast tracks permits with new fed deal

The FAST-41 cooperation with Alaska could shave a quarter of environmental permitting time, down to 2.7 years from 3.6 years.

August 28, 2025

Harmony’s profit jumps on record-high gold prices, copper plans advance

South Africa's biggest gold producer, reported a 26% jump in annual profit.