September 1, 2020 Peru copper mining almost ‘completely recovered’ from pandemic Production of the red metal plunged 20.4% in the first half of 2020.
September 1, 2020 Rio Tinto starts drilling at Janice Lake Rio currently has the option to earn up to an 80% interest in the copper-silver project in Saskatchewan.
August 31, 2020 Copper price leaps 26-month high on strong Chinese rebound Copper price is enjoying its longest winning streak in 11 years as parallels to post-global financial crisis recovery grow.
August 31, 2020 Genomic sequencing techniques could be used to identify mineral deposits – report Analyzing bacterial species’ DNA could be used to locate mineral deposits buried beneath glacial overburden.
August 30, 2020 China Moly’s H1 cobalt production down 24% The company produced 6,543 tonnes of cobalt metal in January-June this year, down from the 8,614 tonnes it produced in the first half of 2019.
August 28, 2020 Outlook at Haile is uncertain, says OceanaGold Since June, 18 staff members tested positive for covid-19 at its South Carolina mine.
August 28, 2020 Codelco presses ahead with automation plans to bolster production The progress of Codelco's digitalization agenda has strained relations with the unions.
August 28, 2020 Brixton acquires Kodiak copper project in BC The property represents the largest contiguous mineral claim package in BC's Golden Triangle.
August 28, 2020 Freeport Indonesia workers end protest at Grasberg Operations were disrupted after protesters had blocked access to the mine since Monday, calling on the company to resume a bus service, and for a bonus payment.
August 28, 2020 Jiangxi Copper profit grows on higher output, prices Company posted a 5% rise in Q2 net profit as higher production and a strong rally in copper and gold prices cushioned a coronavirus-hit first half.
Disruption and dislocation: LME metals’ year in seven charts Supply disruption and tariff dislocation have defined the London Metal Exchange base metals complex this year. December 23, 2025 | 07:58 am
