March 15, 2019

China Jan-Feb refined copper output rises 6.3% year-over-year — stats bureau

Output reached 1.34 million tonnes, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Friday.

March 15, 2019

Polish Audit Office blasts KGHM acquisition of Chilean copper mine

The body, which looks into the way the Polish state operates and how it spends public funds, says the company has spent more than $5.2B in three years on the…

March 14, 2019

Value of British Columbia’s mining M&As rebounded after 2017’s decline

A 272.9% increase since 2014 has driven the median M&A deal value to its highest level in six years.

March 14, 2019

MAC says mining needs government support to enhance competitiveness

Capital investment in the mining sector has declined each year since 2012, with investment intentions for 2018 in line with this trend.

March 14, 2019

Floating solar panels to boost efficiency at Chilean copper mine

The newly installed panels at the Los Bronces copper mine have the capacity to produce 86 kilowatts.

March 14, 2019

Southern Copper eyes lithium project in Mexico – CEO

Southern Copper had not made an offer on the lithium project in Mexico, but there's also a Chinese company that's interested.

March 14, 2019

Russia, China to buy 10% in Onexim Group’s mining company

Intergeo, a part of Onexim Group, is developing Russia's second largest nickel deposit and one of Russia's top-5 copper reserves.

March 13, 2019

Hudbay buys out Rosemont partner for $75m

Hudbay intends to evaluate a variety of options, including the addition of a new joint venture partner for the development of Rosemont.

March 13, 2019

Sustainability pressure turns into competitive advantage for miners — report

Ethically sourced gold for example, may command a price premium of 3% to 5%.

March 13, 2019

Northern Dynasty raises $10 million to develop Alaska Pebble project

The current resource estimates indicate the asset holds 57 billion pounds copper, 71 million ounces gold and 345 million ounces of silver.