September 1, 2019 Freeport’s Cerro Verde expansion not touching farmland – media report A regional ordinance states that the Freeport-McMoRan operation would only expand onto wasteland.
September 1, 2019 Global Energy Metals expands Nevada footprint Global Energy Metals struck an option agreement in January with Nevada Sunrise Gold to acquire 85% of the historic Lovelock cobalt mine and nearby Treasure Box properties.
August 30, 2019 China is already winning the next great race in electric cars At some point it won’t make sense anymore to dig for raw materials, because enough batteries are available.
August 30, 2019 China’s Daye Non-Ferrous, partners to build 400,000 T copper plant The partners are looking for a "suitable piece of land" for the project.
August 30, 2019 Chile’s Codelco profits plunge on falling copper price, labor strife The outgoing CEO said the company was still on track to hit 1.7 million tonnes of production in 2019.
August 30, 2019 Top miners in Chile sign deal to help country’s small producers Major global producers will rent part of their properties to small-scale miners.
August 29, 2019 Go Metals samples 22.3% Cu at Monster Go Metals discovered at least 10 new surface showings this summer.
August 28, 2019 Artemis Gold raises $24m for British Columbia exploration The company plans to use the proceeds to explore the GK property near Telegraph Creek.
August 28, 2019 Excelsior to deliver first copper production from Arizona by year-end The Gunnison project in Arizona is more than 90% finished.
August 27, 2019 Outlook positive on Chinese demand for metals despite trade dispute — report China's domestic demand for industrial metals will be supported in Q419 and 2020 as the government gears up to provide additional targeted stimulus.
Ports for Australia’s Pilbara iron ore region closed due to cyclone Port Hedland, about 1,300 km (800 miles) north of Western Australia's state capital, Perth, is the world's biggest export point for iron ore. February 07, 2026 | 11:40 am