US copper frenzy grows as Rio Tinto plans $1.5 billion Utah mine expansion
Rio said the investment will extend the life of the over 100-year-old open-pit mine in Bingham County by 12 years.
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Copper primed for a pop if US-China trade war is resolved
Low inventories across the copper supply chain mean that any resolution to the trade war could trigger a snap rally in prices.
Glencore’s Glasenberg says successor could be in place next year
Current chief executive, Ivan Glasenberg, said there was "a good crop of people" but did not offer names.
Ethos encouraged by preliminary fieldwork at Perk-Rocky project
The Vancouver-based miner identified more than 50 copper occurrences in outcrop at the British Columbian property.
Steppe kicks off production at ATO gold mine in Mongolia
The Toronto-listed company announced this week that the mine is fully permitted and that its 2020 production forecast is of 60,000 ounces of gold.
Danakali secures $50 million investment from Africa Finance Corporation
The funds will allow the miner to speed up development of its world-class Colluli sulphate of project (SOP) in Eritrea.
Friedland regains control over large chunk of Ivanhoe shares
Friedland previously pledged 25m shares in Vancouver-based company to a bank.
Trump, citing US farmers, slaps metal tariffs on Brazil, Argentina
President Donald Trump ambushed Brazil and Argentina on Monday, announcing he would restore tariffs on US steel and aluminum imports from the two countries.
Harte Gold discovers new showing at Sugar Zone
Harte Gold is currently ramping up its Sugar Zone mine, expected to produce 24,000 oz. to 26,000 oz. this year.
