February 15, 2022

World Copper PEA for Escalones offers post-tax NPV of $1.5bn, payback in 2.2 years

The initial capital requirement at Escalones is $438.4 million, followed by a sustaining investment of $192.5 million over the 20-year life of the project.

February 15, 2022

Copper price rises as Russian troops return to base

President Vladimir Putin countered US warnings that Russia may invade Ukraine within days by emphasizing a de-escalation of tensions.

February 15, 2022

Foran receives key permit for McIlvenna Bay decline, bulk sampling

The McIlvenna Bay zinc-copper-gold-silver project is at the feasibility stage.

February 15, 2022

Glencore earmarks $1.5 billion for probes amid record profit

The world’s biggest commodity trader expects long-running corruption investigations in the US and the UK to be resolved this year.

February 14, 2022

BHP first-half profits beat estimates and triggers talk of M&A

The world's no.1 miner had a busy six months marked by sweeping changes, including selling its $13 billion petroleum business and a listing unification, while managing pandemic-related disruptions to its…

February 14, 2022

Peru community to restart blockade of Las Bambas mine road

Las Bambas, which produces 2% of the world's copper supply, has said it will have to suspend production on February 20 if the road is not cleared by then.

February 13, 2022

Giant miners to see record profits slip as cost pressures bite

The top-five western diversified mining companies may see combined 2021 second-half earnings of $73 billion.

February 11, 2022

US mining and exploration Snapshot: Eight companies with big plans

Lithium, uranium, copper, gold, zinc, and rare earths are all highly sought after in the United States. Here’s a look at eight companies with interesting assets to watch.

February 11, 2022

Copper price retreats on risk-off sentiment, profit-taking

"There's a general cooling of the economy in China. Infrastructure and property are both key in terms of driving metals demand and we do not expect a quick reversal in…

February 11, 2022

Boliden sets extra dividend as metal price rise buoys profits

Company contended with increased maintenance and production disruptions at Harjavalta plant in Finland in 2021.