August 17, 2020

Copper catalyst efficiently turns CO2 into useful fuels

Scientists found a way to fine-tune a copper catalyst to efficiently produce complex hydrocarbons from CO2.

August 16, 2020

Platinum, copper, nickel alloy may be key for smart biomedical devices

Researchers in Switzerland have used a platinum, copper, nickel and phosphorous alloy to develop an electrically conductive fibre.

August 14, 2020

Northern Dynasty calls on US Army Corps inspector to weigh in on Pebble dispute

Pebble Partnership has written to the Inspectors General of the US Army joining the call for a review of the USACE’s management of the Pebble Project's Environmental Impact Statement.

August 13, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Gold price vs stock chart shows bullion is far from expensive, Shandong calls on Canada to approve Arctic mine, Star Diamond and Rio Tinto to face off in court

August 13, 2020

Codelco CEO sees copper price steady through 2020

The world's top copper producer has largely maintained production through the pandemic.

August 13, 2020

China’s booming copper imports an echo of the last crisis

Every copper trader knows Beijing's stockpiling was a big part of the copper price rally from 2009 lows below $3,000/tonne to over $10,000 two years later.

August 12, 2020

Codelco sees quick progress in ramping up Chuquicamata

Codelco said last week it was rebooting operations and projects it had temporarily shelved, beginning with the sprawling underground copper mine.

August 12, 2020

Hudbay posts $51.9 million loss, cuts Peru guidance

Eight-week suspension of its Constancia copper mine in Peru due to covid-19 measures weighed on the company's results.

August 11, 2020

Solaris drills long copper intercept at Warintza

First drill in south-east Ecuador hit 567 metres of 1% copper-equivalent (0.8% copper, 0.04% molybdenum and 0.1 g/t silver) starting at surface.

August 11, 2020

PNG to lift lockdown despite surge in covid-19 cases

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape is pressing ahead with plans to lift lockdown measures in the Pacific nation this week.