September 8, 2021

Copper price loses steam as factory activity slows in Europe and Asia

In China, manufacturing contracted for the first time in nearly one and a half years.

September 8, 2021

BHP inks exploration deal with Gates and Bezos-backed KoBold Metals

The world’s largest miner will use artificial intelligence tools developed by KoBold, a start-up backed by a coalition of billionaires.

September 7, 2021

Zambian president names new mines minister

Hichilema also designated Francis Chipimo to act as central bank governor.

September 7, 2021

Drill challenges at Arctic copper project won’t influence timeline, says Trilogy Metals

Joint venture seeks to eventually develop the Upper Kobuk Mineral projects in Alaska's Ambler mining district

September 7, 2021

Noront receives official Wyloo offer, trumping BHP bid

The success of either bid will put high-profile Ring of Fire nickel asset in Australian hands.

September 7, 2021

Copper price down as China’s imports drop to lowest in two years

China's copper imports in August dropped 41% year-on-year as high prices and sluggish economic growth kept a lid on demand.

September 7, 2021

SolGold to cut back on exploration projects to focus on Cascabel

The miner intends to shed 10 of the 72 exploration concessions held within its four subsidiaries in Ecuador.

September 6, 2021

OZ Minerals resumes operations at copper-gold mine after worker death

Operations had been suspended at Prominent Hill when a 43-year old man died on Sunday after being crushed by machinery.

September 6, 2021

Australia Snapshot: Eight companies to watch

Call it cross-pollination: Mining companies in Australia are taking up projects in Canada and Canadian mining companies are enthusiastic about projects in Australia.

September 6, 2021

China Gold, CNMC criticized for environmental failings

Tailings dams are commonly used by mining firms to store waste remnants of ore.