September 14, 2021 BHP spent just half a day’s profit looking for copper last year The company spent just $53 million looking for the metal last year, when it posted record profit of $37.4 billion.
September 14, 2021 Taranis Resources’ BC bulk permitting tussle a provincial exploration industry boon Mineral explorers in British Columbia could not get bulk sampling permits since the Mt Polley disaster of 2014.
September 14, 2021 China backs Congo’s ban on 6 small Chinese mining companies The move comes as Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi increases scrutiny of Chinese mining activities.
September 14, 2021 Zambia says it will restore ‘sanity’ to rattled mining sector Zambia's newly-appointed mines minister said on Tuesday that the government will ensure stability and predictability in the mining sector.
September 13, 2021 Barrick eyes new mines, not deals, for future growth CEO Mark Bristow said the company will strike a deal should an appealing one present itself, which he described as a mine that can produce 500,000 ounces of gold annually…
September 13, 2021 Robust metals price outlook softens in 2022 – reports Global mined zinc production will grow at the fastest pace since 2012 in 2021.
September 13, 2021 Copper price down as labour conflicts in Chile resolved, supply concerns fade Workers at Codelco’s Andina mine end a more than three-week stoppage, strike avoided at BHP's Cerro Colorado mine.
September 13, 2021 Jiangxi Copper, MCC aim to develop Mes Aynak mine in Afghanistan The companies took on a 30-year lease for the mine in 2008, which has an estimated reserve of 11.08 million tonnes of copper.
September 13, 2021 Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report A record 227 people were killed in 2020 for standing up against developments, including mining projects, a report by Global Witness shows.
September 12, 2021 ‘Here we go again,’ reacts Northern Dynasty’s Thiessen on EPA permitting decision Biden permitting decisions give major US mining investment a black eye.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
