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Researchers do hyperspectral surveys to search for copper in Alaska

The U.S. Geological Survey is using a familiar exploration technology to search for copper deposits in remote locations of Alaska.

Andrew Topf | July 15, 2016 | 8:10 pm

Make China drop export duties on copper and other minerals: US to WTO

The Unites States is seeking the support of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in pressuring China to remove export duties on certain minerals that give it an unfair trade advantage.

Andrew Topf | July 13, 2016 | 9:47 pm

Rare plant species standing in the way of Idaho moly mine

In Idaho, a classic confrontation between a mining company and environmentalists is shaping up at the CuMo project located in Boise National Forest.

Andrew Topf | July 13, 2016 | 9:04 pm

Arizona court hands key legal victory to Hudbay’s Rosemont copper project

Air quality control permit yanked last year has been reinstated.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 13, 2016 | 8:29 am

Chinese Gov’t official appointment to Teck Resources board raises questions

Watchdog worried about sovereignty issues in the country’s resource sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 13, 2016 | 4:44 am

Gold price rally helps producers climb world’s top 25 mining companies list

Study shows there are more bullion miners among higher market capital ranking of mining companies in second quarter of 2016 than a year a go.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2016 | 7:54 am

Imperial Metals sues engineering companies over Mount Polley disaster

It was one of the worst environmental disasters in Canadian history, and now, the company behind the 2014 Mount Polley mine tailings breach is looking to make somebody pay.

Andrew Topf | July 10, 2016 | 2:26 pm

BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam set to reach highest copper production in a decade

Red metal production at the copper-uranium mine is expected to hit around 230,000 tonnes by 2021, but there is potential for up to 450,000 tonnes per year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 8, 2016 | 3:10 am

Value of Chilean copper exports at financial-crisis lows

New data shows the first six months of 2016 were tough for Chilean copper producers.

Andrew Topf | July 7, 2016 | 9:28 pm

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Copper price keeps soaring amid commodities rally

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