May 11, 2020

SolGold scores $150m in funding from Franco Nevada

The Ecuador-focused copper and gold miner will use the funding to speed up a feasibility study of its Alpala project.

May 11, 2020

Demand for battery metals to jump 500% by 2050

The World Bank estimates that over 3 billion tonnes of minerals and metals will be needed to meet the growing demand for clean energy technologies.

May 10, 2020

Chile’s Mining Minister promotes use of copper to fight covid-19

The Minister ordered for his office to be sprayed with a product containing copper nanoparticles, which prevents certain surfaces from becoming hosts for pathogens.

May 8, 2020

Vale sees a ‘very vigorous’ economic recovery in China

Industrial activities in China are practically at their normal levels, says CFO.

May 8, 2020

Great Panther reports 188% jump in Q1 revenue

Revenue of $48.1 million reflected primarily the acquisition of the Tucano mine in Brazil.

May 8, 2020

Copper price jumps as Chinese imports surge

Copper price now up more than 20% from covid-19 lows as China's April concentrate imports surge 22% to over 2m tonnes for only the third time ever.

May 8, 2020

Chinalco tests workers at Toromocho after covid-19 case

Worker who tested positive was transferred to a clinic in Lima and was in stable condition.

May 8, 2020

Maduro to tap sanctioned dealmaker to ship gold to Iran

Alex Nain Saab Moran, one of the most powerful men supporting Nicolas Maduro’s regime, is said to have traveled to Tehran to broker a gold for gasoline deal.

May 7, 2020

Equinox tables PEA for underground development at Aurizona

The early-stage study suggests a feed contribution of 2,800 t/d from the Piaba underground to the existing 8,000 t/d plant at the site.

May 7, 2020

Chile’s top miners boost production in March

Production at Codelco - the world's largest copper miner - rose 14.8% year over year.