August 16, 2021

Massive expansions won’t hurt cobalt price as supply shifts to oligopoly – report

As Congo’s cheap surface oxide ore is depleted, big miners are switching to underground sulphide sources, potentially giving the top 3 control of half the global supply of the battery…

August 16, 2021

Sierra updates Bolivar copper-silver PEA to include iron ore

The mine and mill achieved their first full year of production in 2012.

August 16, 2021

Peru calms interventionist fears with plan to tap copper riches

Peru’s new socialist government is working with the mining industry on a new approach to community relations and red tape.

August 16, 2021

Copper price falls on muted China retail and industrial data

Copper prices declined on Monday after data showed factory output and retail sales in China rose more slowly than expected in July.

August 16, 2021

Home: Funds unimpressed by mounting copper supply disruption

Macro headwinds in the form of slowing growth impetus in China and the spread of the Delta variant of covid-19 are currently outweighing copper’s micro-dynamics.

August 15, 2021

Teck suspends Highland Valley due to wildfire risk

Teck donates C$150,000 for wildfire relief in BC.

August 13, 2021

Cerro Verde pays $245m tax debt ‘under protest’

Cerro Verde is the second large Peruvian miner to pay a tax debt that remains under dispute in recent weeks.

August 13, 2021

Copper price rises as supply worries return

Copper prices advanced after workers at Codelco's Andina mine went on strike, raising supply disruption risks.

August 13, 2021

Tesla, Re|Source to launch final pilot in DRC to trace cobalt from mine to EVs

Blockchain-based program is being tested in real operating conditions at multiple on-site pilots in DRC and Europe.

August 12, 2021

Diving for Metals: Visualizing Deep Sea Mining

Reserves are estimated to be worth anywhere from $8 trillion to more than $16 trillion.