January 19, 2020 Chilean Mining Commission to investigate insurance fraud denounced by Codelco The world’s top copper producer says four of its unions were victims of inflated policy prices.
January 19, 2020 Pancon selected to explore Superfund-designated Brewer gold mine The Canadian miner joined forces with Environmental Risk Transfer with the goal of discovering the mine’s underlying copper-gold porphyry system.
January 19, 2020 No need to dig deep to find gold – study A researcher has figured out what makes porphyry deposits rich in gold or in copper.
January 17, 2020 Trade war has copper prices artificially low, Chile minister says The phase-one trade deal between the US and China may bring some relief.
January 17, 2020 A global look at high-risk tailings dams A third of the world’s tailings dams are at high risk of causing catastrophic damage to nearby communities if they crumble.
January 17, 2020 Copper juniors gravitating towards new area play Lately copper is emerging as just as exciting a metal to chase.
January 16, 2020 Rio’s Kennecott copper problems to last a year Rio Tinto copper production slumps 9% with lower grades at Utah mine set to persist until end-2020.
January 16, 2020 Taseko finalizes development plan for Yellowhead copper project New technical report pegs pre-production capital costs for an operation with a 25-year mine life at C$1.3 billion.
January 16, 2020 Peruvian mining minister says lithium mining regulation ‘ready this year’ The government said it was receiving support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in drawing up legislation.
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.
Silver retail buying keeps supplies tight as rally gathers pace Silver’s dizzying rally is leaving banks and refiners scrambling to meet unprecedented demand from retail investors. January 21, 2026 | 10:36 am
