UK-based Getech, East Star partner to explore for Kazakhstan copper

East Star currently holds copper licenses on the Verkhuba deposit, which hosts a JORC-compliant exploration target of 19-23 million tonnes grading 1.4-1.9% copper equivalent.

Staff Writer | February 29, 2024 | 10:59 am

Abitibi Metals drills 3.5% copper in Quebec

Abitibi is advancing a plan to earn 80% of the project over seven years from Soquem.

Colin McClelland | February 29, 2024 | 9:04 am

BHP launches major worldwide restructuring, AFR reports

The changes led by CEO Mike Henry will see several specialist teams disbanded and their functions reassigned in a bid to cut costs and simplify operations.

Bloomberg News | February 28, 2024 | 2:55 pm

South32 to sell Illawarra project for $1.65 billion

CEO Graham Kerr said the deal will streamline the company's portfolio and unlock capital to invest in development projects in copper and zinc.

Reuters | February 28, 2024 | 1:48 pm

New technique helps recover more copper, zinc, lead from slag

A sulfurization-reduction approach facilitates the efficient extraction of metals from slag.

Staff Writer | February 28, 2024 | 6:06 am

Glencore banks on Anuri mine to extend life of Raglan nickel-copper project

The Raglan project has proven and probable reserves of 31.9 million tonnes grading 2.12% nickel, 0.81% copper and 0.05% cobalt.

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 12:00 pm

Zambian president calls rail link connecting copper mines to Angolan port ‘once-in-lifetime’ break

The Lobito corridor is central to the Biden administration’s plans to secure access to crucial metals for the energy transition in Zambia and neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Bloomberg News | February 27, 2024 | 10:29 am