Rio Tinto about to offload stake in Grasberg mine for $3.5 billionCompany confirmed is in talks to sell its stake in the world’s second largest copper mine to Indonesia’s Inalum.Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2018 | 3:22 am
Cobalt 27 agrees to streaming finance deal with Australian minerThe transaction is the world's first cobalt-nickel streaming deal on…Reuters | May 22, 2018 | 3:13 pm
Eldorado to soon obtain permit for processing plant in Greece, minister hintsThe country’s energy ministry said he aimed to address the…Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2018 | 8:24 am
Peru is approaching peak copper — for now — as new mines stall Output from the world’s biggest copper supplier after Chile this year jumped 20% through July from the same period in 2022. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 5:53 pm
Peru to keep copper and investments flowing with unrest in check The blockades that disrupted copper shipments and mine supplies late last year and early this year have been cleared. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 2:22 pm
BHP to make Peru the ‘protagonist’ of its South American exploration strategy The company will make an investment of $12 million to redouble its efforts in Peru. Staff Writer | September 26, 2023 | 2:10 pm
Codelco to meet obligations as financials deteriorate The world's largest copper producer will meet its financial obligations despite headwinds from operational problems and high levels of debt and investments, JPMorgan said. Reuters | September 26, 2023 | 1:23 pm
British Columbia gov’t rejects exploration permit application based on Indigenous opposition The permit was for the Torr Metals' Latham copper-gold claim north of the Red Chris mine. Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | September 26, 2023 | 12:53 pm
Canada sees China as less ‘dependable’ partner on critical minerals, minister says Canada in 2022 asked three Chinese companies to sell their stakes in Toronto-listed lithium explorers after a national security review. Reuters | September 26, 2023 | 11:53 am
K92 extends Trafigura partnership with $100 million loan, longer offtake The company expects first drawdown to occur in early to mid-Q4 2023. Staff Writer | September 26, 2023 | 9:27 am
Glencore bought at least 5,000t of Russian copper via Turkey – report The Financial Times reported the metal was sold by UAE-based entity Haldivor Energy and exported through Turkey to Italy’s Livorno port. Staff Writer | September 26, 2023 | 8:41 am
Congo plans new copper-cobalt smelter to serve informal miners The project will be developed by privately held Congolese firm Buenassa Sarl and is expected to cost $350 million. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 7:54 am