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First Quantum exercises option over two licences as it looks to expand in Zambia

Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM), which is reeling from the forced closure of its flagship copper mine in Panama, has exercised its option over two licences in the Central Africa Copperbelt, in a deal with African Pioneer (LON: AFP). The move is part of...

BHP debates improved Anglo bid as time runs out in takeover saga

BHP faces a critical question: what would it take to draw the smaller company to the negotiating table within the next few days?

Bloomberg News | May 18, 2024 | 2:03 pm

Peru’s No. 2 copper mine Antamina sees production steady in 2024

Antamina, controlled by Glencore, BHP, Teck and Mitsubishi, is pushing ahead with the $2 billion project to extend the mine's life to 2036.

Reuters | May 17, 2024 | 1:28 pm

Video: Ray of light for junior miners as metals prices and financing pick up

The junior mining space is so beaten up that there are a raft of opportunities for investors looking for exposure to the energy transition.

Northern Miner Staff | May 17, 2024 | 12:26 pm

BC jade mining ban could push business to Afghanistan, says gem miner

British Columbia has banned any new jade mining in its northwest, citing harm to alpine environments, a move that has one industry player scratching his head.

Blair McBride | May 17, 2024 | 12:22 pm

First Quantum exercises option over two licences as it looks to expand in Zambia

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BHP debates improved Anglo bid as time runs out in takeover saga

Peru’s No. 2 copper mine Antamina sees production steady in 2024

Video: Ray of light for junior miners as metals prices and financing pick up

BC jade mining ban could push business to Afghanistan, says gem miner