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Taseko confirms talks to up stake in Gibraltar copper mine

Confidential discussions with Japan's Sojitz have focused on the potential acquisition of the Japanese's 12.5% stake in the copper mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2023 | 3:58 am

Copper price rebounds as Fed messaging weakens the dollar

Demand shows little sign of improving, however, with Chinese import…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 2, 2023 | 11:00 am

Iron ore price at 2-week low as traders reassess demand prospects in China

Iron ore and steel prices in China hit multi-month highs…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 2, 2023 | 8:44 am

LBMA implements optical AI technology to trace gold bars’ provenance

The LBMA has engaged America’s Alitheon to generate a digital…

Staff Writer | February 2, 2023 | 6:06 am

VRIC 2023: Canada’s resource economy at a critical crossroads, former premiers say

Concern is growing over the federal government’s seeming inability to…

Henry Lazenby | February 1, 2023 | 7:22 am

Sudan signs nine concession deals for gold, copper mining

Sudan took steps last year to open up trade in the precious metal further to private investors.

Reuters | June 17, 2021 | 1:51 pm

Snapshot: Eight companies with advancing copper projects

With copper’s key role in the transition to greener forms of energy to fight climate change, companies are accelerating their work plans at copper projects around the world.

Northern Miner Staff | June 17, 2021 | 1:22 pm

Chinese carbon peak by 2030 involves a major shift to renewables, says CRU

During this transition period, Chinese companies need to find solutions to reduce carbon emissions.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 17, 2021 | 11:27 am

China’s top bauxite supplier set to boost output as rail starts

Guinea, which has the world’s largest proven reserves of bauxite, is poised to expand production.

Bloomberg News | June 17, 2021 | 9:00 am

Western Australia’s Aboriginal groups slam cultural heritage bill

National Native Title Council says it has not been properly consulted over the bill's latest revisions, which risk further damage to cultural heritage.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2021 | 7:03 am

Canada, Australia may have to help America achieve the electrification dream

Adamas Intelligence suggests the top destinations where US president Joe Biden would look for battery metals for his recently announced EV plan.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 17, 2021 | 6:11 am

BHP to pick port ahead of Jansen potash mine decision

Before choosing whether to spend a further $5.7bn to bring Jansen into production, BHP is looking into what port it would use to ship the fertilizer ingredient.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2021 | 3:43 am