July 26, 2020

Forget the gold price, copper was most profitable covid-19 trade

Investing in top copper mining stocks during the covid-19 meltdown handily beat returns on gold majors – FCX surged 92% in four months.

July 26, 2020

China’s June US copper concentrate imports hit highest since Sept 2018

China imported 30,734 tonnes of U.S. copper concentrate last month.

July 25, 2020

Workers, Antofagasta reach labor deal at Zaldivar mine

The workers at the mine entered mediation with the government over salaries and benefits on July 15.

July 24, 2020

Ambler district access road approved in Alaska

The Record of Decision approves the development of the “A” route, which is to be a 211-mile-long gravel private access road.

July 24, 2020

Australia to curb ‘excessive’ wait times for project approvals

The National Cabinet’s decision to adopt a new process for environmental approvals will cut waiting times for mining projects.

July 24, 2020

Hudbay’s Pampacancha to reach production in 2021 – CEO

Pampacancha deposit is part of Constancia, the lowest cost open-pit sulphide copper mine in South America.

July 24, 2020

Ivanhoe expedites construction at Platreef mine

Robert Friedland said Platreef is "among this planet’s largest precious metals deposits.”

July 24, 2020

Giant Alaska copper-gold mine gets final environment nod after 15-year fight

The US Army Corps of Engineers recommends construction of Northern Dynasty's Pebble mine – a deposit worth $342 billion at today's gold and copper prices.

July 23, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Massive Canadian mine gets green light, Pentagon resumes rare earth program, and more...

July 23, 2020

Future copper supply imperiled by project freeze at top producer

Chile output forecasts for 2022 through 2024 could be rattled by project delays.