May 23, 2021 Eco-friendly chemicals improve metal recoveries from froth flotation A biodegradable cellulose-based compound proves to be more effective in separating metals than oil-based commercial frothers.
May 21, 2021 BHP enters $17 million farm-in deal for Elliot copper project Last fall, BHP entered an option agreement to earn up to a 75% interest in the project.
May 20, 2021 Fujimori looks to speed up projects to tap copper riches in Peru Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori would support energy and mining projects if elected, a campaign adviser said.
May 20, 2021 Copper price rebounds, commodity demand signals “firing on all cylinders” Recent weakening "still consistent with noise,” TD Securities analysts say.
May 20, 2021 Copper cupboard remains bare as discoveries dwindle — S&P study South America was the top location for copper discoveries in the past 10 years.
May 20, 2021 Codelco says its copper is 100% traceable amid sustainability drive The announcement comes amid a broader push by the company to reduce water consumption, recycle industrial waste and scale back carbon dioxide emissions by 2030.
May 20, 2021 The great commodities boom of 2021 is facing its first big test Commodities rally is wavering on worries about faster inflation, Federal Reserve hints at easing stimulus and China’s warning over measures to cool price spikes.
May 19, 2021 Chile’s Escondida copper mine union hopes for deal but girds for strike A potential strike would not begin until at least August, which is when the current Escondida workers’ contract expires.
May 19, 2021 Mining copper tailings could answer supply deficits later this decade Copper miners are taking another look at extracting value from their waste rock dumps thanks to the record recent copper price rally and the application of new technology.
May 19, 2021 Imperial Metals launches $49.6m rights offering The proceeds will be used to fund work at the copper-gold Red Chris mine in British Columbia and repay short-term debt.
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