Visualizing copper’s role in a low-carbon economy
The transition to renewable energy and electrification will require tons of metals, and copper is considered the most essential.
Latest Stories
All the metals we mined in one visualization
According to Circle Economy, the world consumes 100.6 billion tonnes of materials annually.
Vista thermal coal expansion will be subject to federal review after all
Coalspur Mines' Vista expansion in Alberta close enough to the 50% benchmark, Canada's minister of environment and climate change says.
From minerals to beer, Congo finance minister hunts for cash
The DRC is intent on revisiting mining contracts, rescinding and reselling unused oil permits and boosting taxes on beer to fund its development plans.
Senators blast new US mining royalty plan as anti-green, pro-China
"You can’t make this stuff up. House Democrats are planning to tax dirt,” said one Senator.
Peru strikes deal to avoid road blockade at Las Bambas mine
The country's mining minister said in a tweet that the parties had reached the agreement in crunch talks.
Brazil prosecutors seek $457 million from Vale, Samarco, BHP for dam disaster
Prosecutors allege that the companies have not fulfilled the obligations outlined in a settlement agreed in 2018.
Factbox: EV batteries’ major players and their expansion plans
The global auto industry’s shift to electric vehicles has spurred an expansion race among battery makers.
Top miners doubt customers can match their zero-emissions target
The ICMM hopes that it’ll be able to announce Scope 3 goals by the end of 2023 at the latest.