January 16, 2020

Majority of British Columbians recognize importance of metals market – report

Two-thirds of the group reported that mineral exploration and mining industries provide the raw materials required to transition to low carbon technologies.

January 15, 2020

Rising civil unrest adds to mining risks in 2020

Risk consultancy Verisk Maplecroft foresees as many as 75 countries having to deal with soaring public rage over a variety of topics, including economic inequality.

January 15, 2020

Ecuador sends first export of copper concentrate from Chinese-owned Mirador mine

The mine started production in July 2019 with a projection of some 94,000 tonnes of copper concentrate annually.

January 15, 2020

Ivanhoe accelerates feasibility study for Platreef palladium project

Surging palladium and rhodium prices are propelling Platreef's 'metals-price basket' to a new high.

January 15, 2020

Congo opens Chinese-owned Deziwa copper and cobalt mine

The deposit, around 35 kilometres east of Kolwezi, is estimated to hold 4.6 million tonnes of copper and 420,000 tonnes of cobalt.

January 14, 2020

Copper price rally builds on record Chinese demand

China's refined copper imports surge to highest in four years and concentrate shipments set third annual record.

January 13, 2020

Copper price jumps to 8-month high

Trade hopes buoy industrial metal, but new supply may crimp longer term outlook.

January 13, 2020

Copper Mountain meets 2019 guidance; expects to grow production

The company’s total production of 87.2 million lb. copper-equivalent last year came in at the lower end of its guidance range.

January 13, 2020

With copper stocks tapped out, banks see a 2020 price spike

Citigroup sees demand in China, the top consumer, jumping 2.6% after barely rising in 2019.

January 13, 2020

Ecuador court casts doubts on mining projects future, allows public referendums

Constitutional Court has ruled that popular votes about mining issues are possible, paving the way for opposition to future developments.