Copper Top Stories

US Supreme Court dismisses Alaska’s bid to keep Pebble project alive

The proposed mine in the Bristol Bay area would have become the largest copper, gold and molybdenum extraction site in North America.

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 10:48 am

Goldman veteran Jeff Currie remains bullish on commodities this year

Demand for raw materials is at record levels, inventories are…

Bloomberg News | January 8, 2024 | 9:33 am

Ivanhoe eyes higher copper output at Kamoa-Kakula

It produced 393,551 tonnes of the metal last year, an…

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 9:13 am

Gold CEO firing deals fresh blow to mining’s battered reputation

A series of disappointments for the mining industry comes against…

Bloomberg News | January 7, 2024 | 11:38 am

From wasteland to wetland: Restoring Tennessee’s Copper Basin mining district

Reclamation success achieved using class A biosolids on an EPA-designated…

Amanda Stutt | January 5, 2024 | 12:50 pm

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Canada’s regulator clears Newmont’s acquisition of Newcrest

The world’s largest gold miner is also progressing towards receiving regulatory approvals in other jurisdictions, with a transaction close expected in the fourth quarter of the year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 18, 2023 | 7:32 am

Kicking tires: It’s time to talk about mining’s overlooked ESG problem

There are millions of end-of-life tires buried or piled high at mines around the world. A unique Canada-Japan joint venture is tackling this problem head-on in the heart of global copper mining.

Frik Els | July 17, 2023 | 11:31 am

Seabridge, Tudor Gold tussle over KSM licence of occupation, permit

KSM is considered the world’s largest undeveloped gold-copper project.

Staff Writer | July 17, 2023 | 9:19 am

SolGold’s Cascabel copper project license renewed for 25 years

A PFS shows the Ecuador asset has the potential to become one of the 20 largest copper-gold mines in South America.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 17, 2023 | 8:53 am

Glencore to buy remaining 18% stake in PolyMet Mining

The move will give the Swiss giant a direct ownership of NorthMet, poised to be Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine.

Reuters | July 17, 2023 | 7:21 am

Vedanta in advanced stage of deal with Zambia over copper mine

Vedanta Resources said it has reached an “advanced stage” of executing agreements with the Zambian government over Konkola Copper Mines.

Bloomberg News | July 16, 2023 | 10:23 am

Faraday Copper drill results highlight resource growth potential

Fresh round of assay results from flagship Copper Creek project in Arizona highlight potential to connect two conceptual open pits.

Henry Lazenby | July 14, 2023 | 3:35 pm

Zambia plans to choose buyer of Mopani Copper Mines by month-end

Zijin Mining and Norinco Group, Sibanye Stillwater and an investment vehicle owned by ex-Glencore officials have been shortlisted in the race.

Reuters | July 14, 2023 | 7:27 am

Lundin Mining becomes majority owner of Caserones copper mine

Lundin plans to take its 51% stake in Caserones to 70% in a year and is looking at underground expansion at its nearby Candelaria mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 14, 2023 | 7:02 am

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