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Copper demand from electric vehicles to be nine times higher by 2027 — study

The growing market for electric vehicles will significantly impact demand for copper over the next decade, according to new research commissioned by the International Copper Association.

International Copper Association - ICA | June 12, 2017 | 1:00 pm

Tanzania accuses Acacia of illegal mining in fresh blow to Barrick’s subsidiary

Government accused the gold miner of operating illegally in the country and said it has been evading taxes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2017 | 7:27 am

K+S Bethune mine in Canada churns out first tonnes of potash

The mine, which began operations last month, is expected to produce 600,000 to 700,000 tonnes of potash this year and 2 million tonnes per year once at full capacity.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2017 | 6:06 am

Gem Diamonds finds two large rocks at flagship mine in Lesotho

The last time Gem Diamonds had had made a significant discovery at its Letšeng mine before April this year was in 2015.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2017 | 4:13 am

New met-coal mine opens in Pennsylvania

President Donald Trump didn't waste the opportunity to press his pro-coal agenda by mentioning the opening of a new coal mine in Pennsylvania.

Andrew Topf | June 11, 2017 | 5:56 pm

Scania Mining offering smaller mining-truck model to compete with “yellow iron”

Scania holds a strong market position in the production of smaller-class mining trucks, known in the U.S. as Class 8 (>33,000 pounds or 14,969 kg) vehicles.

Andrew Topf | June 11, 2017 | 4:52 pm

3,000-year-old copper mask is oldest crafted object in South America

It's a well-known fact that copper was used by ancient peoples to make some of the earliest tools and artwork.

Andrew Topf | June 11, 2017 | 4:02 pm

Taseko in court to appeal defamation win by enviro-group

Taseko Mines (TSX:TKO), the company behind a large copper-gold project in north-central British Columbia, was back in court last week to appeal a 2016 decision that went against it.

Andrew Topf | June 11, 2017 | 3:13 pm