September 10, 2021

Zambian president promises to cut deficit, review mining policies

Last November Africa's second-biggest copper producer became the first country on the continent to default on its sovereign debt during the pandemic.

September 9, 2021

Biden administration moves to block Alaska Pebble mine

The Department of Justice asked the court to vacate a 2019 decision by the Trump-era EPA to remove protection of the Bristol Bay watershed.

September 9, 2021

New East zone at Red Chris mine shows promise

Drilling returned 254 metres of 1.1% copper and 1 g/t gold from a depth of 718 metres.

September 9, 2021

Chinese smelters raise August copper output month-on-month

China's major copper smelters lifted August refined cathode output by 2.7% from the prior month.

September 9, 2021

Copper is so pricey now that AC manufacturers are switching to aluminum

Copper’s surge to record levels this year is spurring buyers in a key consumer market to mull cheaper alternatives.

September 8, 2021

Russell: Were China’s August commodity imports strong? Depends on your time frame

China's imports of major commodities appeared to show signs of strength in August, but the gains in volumes are more nuanced and illustrate the difference between a short-term view and…

September 8, 2021

Conservation body calls for global moratorium on deep-sea mining

Environment officials and campaigners have called for a global moratorium on deep-sea mining and on issuing new exploration contracts unless marine ecosystems can be effectively protected.

September 8, 2021

Over 1,000 of Teck’s germ-killing copper patches installed on BC college campus

Results from an industry-first trial in 2020 showed that copper is effective at killing up to 99.9% of bacteria on high-touch transit surfaces.

September 8, 2021

Biden administration waiting for legal opinion before Twin Metals decision

US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack had blocked the project when he served under President Barack Obama.

September 8, 2021

Silver seen tracking copper prices higher

Both copper and silver are being increasingly demanded in green energy applications.