October 27, 2020

Teck profit drops by almost 67% on weak coal prices

Canada's largest diversified miner's profit in the July-September quarter was also hurt by ongoing covid-19 safety protocols.

October 26, 2020

China’s new infrastructure plan to boost metal demand – report

The plan will support the government's beneficiation ambition in the metals industry, Fitch says.

October 26, 2020

Hudbay resumes mining at 777 after hoist incident

Hudbay believes it should still meet its 2020 production and cost guidance.

October 26, 2020

China’s new international copper contract comes at the right time – Russell

The futures contract will launch on the Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) on Nov. 19.

October 26, 2020

Candelaria buys Georgia project, appoints new CEO

Company sealed an agreement to buy Empire Metals' share in the Bolnisi copper/gold project for C$7-million.

October 26, 2020

MMG slashes guidance for Las Bambas by over 10%

Company anticipates production of 305,000-315,000 tonnes this year, while cautioning that a “high degree of operational uncertainty remains.”

October 25, 2020

Philippines pushes to end mining lawsuits to pave way for sale

Lawsuits have hampered the government’s efforts to privatize the assets.

October 25, 2020

Graphene-infused copper wire may be key for more efficient EVs

General Motors and researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are behind this finding.

October 23, 2020

Unigold stock takes off on Candelones drill results

Drilling returned 14 m averaging 14.94 g/t Au at the Candelones Extension deposit.

October 23, 2020

Global copper production to increase in 2021 after two years of declines: ICSG

ICSG estimates a deficit of about 50,000 tonnes of copper this year and a surplus of about 70,000 tonnes in 2021.