July 11, 2025

Rio Tinto wants to invest more in US copper under tariffs

Its Resolution project has the potential to become the biggest copper mine in North America.

July 11, 2025

Ecuador court to decide on fee that mining industry says imperils drilling

The industry says that some junior exploration firms would have to pay more in fees than their market value.

July 11, 2025

Friedland backs Trump’s copper tariff as wake-up call

Friedland commended Trump for doing what’s "obvious" and "intelligent", as the US needs to produce the metal.

July 11, 2025

Copper’s positive, long-term trajectory unchanged despite US tariff, Barrick CEO says

"The copper price is going to be unstable just like everything else in the world," Mark Bristow told journalists.

July 11, 2025

Mercuria, Zambia to ship first copper under new partnership

Zambia’s partnership with Mercuria is part of a broader continental drive to derive more benefits from its mineral wealth.

July 11, 2025

First Quantum says Prospect investment key to Zambia copper expansion

In April, First Quantum became the largest shareholder in the Australia-listed exploration company.

July 11, 2025

Barrick hit again as Mali helicopters take off with $117M in gold

Gold seizure comes only days after Mali's junta leader signed a law allowing himself to stay in power indefinitely.

July 10, 2025

Trump’s copper tariffs set to include products for power grids, data centers

Plans involve including semi-finished products, according to Bloomberg sources.

July 10, 2025

Trump’s 50% copper tariff risks squeezing American metal buyers

Once tariffs are introduced, US consumers would draw from stockpiles built up ahead of time, impacting demand.

July 10, 2025

Hudbay Minerals suspends Snow Lake operations due to wildfire

Company said it remains on track to meet its full-year forecast for Manitoba.