Philippines delays environment minister nomination approval over mining woesFormer minister Lopez had to leave the post after the same legislative panel that delayed Cimatu’s confirmation rejected her appointment.Cecilia Jamasmie | September 20, 2017 | 2:50 am
Giant Peru copper project attracts first bidderPeru is auctioning off the $2 billion Michiquillay copper project…Frik Els | September 19, 2017 | 1:31 pm
Peruvian farmer sues Newmont in US court over alleged use of violence, threatsAcuña and her family claim the company used violence and…Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2017 | 8:03 am
Copper Mountain reopens mine after ransomware attack The shutdown was a preventative measure as Copper Mountain assessed the extent of the attack on its systems. Staff Writer | January 6, 2023 | 7:19 am
The View from England: When copper production was dominated by the Welsh The U.K. no longer springs to mind as a mining giant, but it used to have a dominant role in the global industry. Chris Hinde | January 6, 2023 | 6:16 am
LME chair to step down, exchange declines comment on reason Gay Huey Evans will step down as LME chair, but declined to comment on whether it was due to regulatory reviews into the nickel market events. Reuters | January 5, 2023 | 9:48 am
Copper price bounces on news about fresh investment in China China's southern manufacturing hub of Guangzhou plans 1,722 projects in 2023 worth more than $945 billion. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 5, 2023 | 8:20 am
Global copper smelting dips in December after weak 2022 – satellite data Global smelting activity for 2022 fell to its lowest level in six years. Reuters | January 5, 2023 | 7:45 am
Chile mining royalty bill progresses after committee approves The bill now passes to a Treasury commission, where it will again be reviewed and need approval before it goes to a final vote. Reuters | January 4, 2023 | 11:20 am
NioCorp demo plant in Quebec boasts high rare earth recoveries The extraction process also revealed only two significant impurities of iron and a very small amount of nickel. Staff Writer | January 4, 2023 | 11:20 am
Global Commodities Holdings to launch nickel trade platform in February The platform will be open to consumers, producers and merchants that are directly involved in the physical market. Reuters | January 4, 2023 | 9:42 am
Copper price falls on demand fears Surging covid cases in China after the easing of restrictions have reinforced worries about demand. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 4, 2023 | 8:49 am