January 14, 2019 China copper imports hit record high in 2018 Annual imports of unwrought copper were buoyed by China's crackdown on scrap copper in 2018, part of its efforts to combat pollution.
January 14, 2019 Argentina set to join global mining transparency initiative The global initiative requires member countries to disclose how they allocate licences and how much they receive from the companies in tax, royalties and other contributions.
January 11, 2019 Potential 2019 El Niño poses risks to some South American mining regions El Niño could impact countries such as Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador that heavily rely on hydroelectric plants to generate.
January 11, 2019 The rising cost of socially responsible investing: Mark Gilbert As the saying goes, if you think knowledge is expensive, try ignorance.
January 11, 2019 Orestone Mining expands Captain project The Vancouver-based miner is staking an additional Cu-Au porphyry target.
January 10, 2019 Murchison Minerals triples land holdings in Saskatchewan Murchison now controls 221.8 km2 of mineral rights over a strike length of approximately 29 kilometres.
January 10, 2019 Anglo American betting on South America to grow base metal assets Anglo American has obtained hundreds of permits to explore in the Brazilian states of Mato Grosso and Para.
January 10, 2019 Barrick CEO to forge ahead in Latin America despite past strains The company's new boss Mark Bristow beleives that Chile is a “great” destination for miners, despite Barrick’s difficulties advancing the massive Pascua-Lama project.
January 10, 2019 Acacia Mining fined over alleged environmental breach in Tanzania Barrick’s Acacia Mining has been hit with a 300-million Tanzanian shillings fine (about $129,144) over allegations of environmental breaches at its North Mara mine.
January 9, 2019 Imperial Metals suspends operations at Mount Polley mine The company said there will be no impact to the mine’s ongoing environmental monitoring and remediation program.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
