The Metals Company returns to seafloor test mining site to assess ecosystemTMC is sending a team back to NORI-D, the site of last year’s work, as it continues its environmental studies in preparation for commercial mining.Staff Writer | November 8, 2023 | 10:45 am
Rio Tinto, Codelco partner to find more copper in ChileThrough their Nuevo Cobre joint venture, the miners will explore…Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2023 | 6:13 am
Nascent recovery in Chilean copper mining is splutteringOctober’s export revenue from copper fell 6.7% from September and…Bloomberg News | November 7, 2023 | 10:05 am
Rio Tinto, First Quantum partner to move La Granja copper project in Peru to development First Quantum will acquire a 55% stake in the project for $105 million, making it the majority owner. Staff Writer | March 30, 2023 | 3:11 pm
CHART: Demand is soaring, but global mining is not expanding Mining companies have to run just to stand still, but expansion capex in the global mining sector as a percentage of profits has halved in a decade. Frik Els | March 30, 2023 | 10:56 am
Peru copper mines aim for output boost in 2023 after protest impact fades Power data from Peru's private power sector body COES shows activity at Peru's top mines has stabilized since early March. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 9:59 am
Codelco loses environmental licence for Ecuador copper project A provincial appeals court has stripped Codelco of its environmental licence for the Llurimagua project. Bloomberg News | March 30, 2023 | 9:36 am
Palladium One surges as Glencore invests in critical minerals explorer Glencore is paying $4.25 million for the stake of about 28.3 million shares. Staff Writer | March 30, 2023 | 9:28 am
Solaris stock rises as Equinox sheds stake in company Back in December, Equinox had already sold 11 million common shares of Solaris. Staff Writer | March 30, 2023 | 8:51 am
Scientists figure out how to improve lithium metal batteries’ durability Korean researchers developed a new anode material that they believe can accelerate the commercialization of durable and lightweight lithium metal batteries. Staff Writer | March 30, 2023 | 6:06 am
Nexa Resources resumes operations at Cerro Lindo zinc mine in Peru Nexa had halted operations at the zinc mine due to unusually heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers from Cyclone Yaku. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2023 | 5:53 am
Antamina mine life extension cost hiked to $2bn, CEO says Prolonging the productive life of Peru's largest copper mine will cost $4 billion more than planned. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 4:15 am