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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

Sandfire America scores legal win for Montana copper project

The company now has all the permits necessary to proceed…

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 9:14 am

Chinese money still chasing Canadian critical mining deals despite Ottawa’s scrutiny

The inbound flow is raising hopes among some junior miners…

Reuters | February 27, 2024 | 7:56 am

Panama to defend interests in First Quantum case, official says

The mine shutdown has reinforced downward pressure on the country's…

Reuters | February 26, 2024 | 2:22 pm

Vale says court overturns suspensions of Sossego, Onca Puma mines

Vale produced 66,800 metric tons of copper in 2023 in…

Reuters | February 26, 2024 | 1:28 pm

Africa needs $700 billion of finance for green energy and metals

The continent’s financial institutions won’t be able to provide even half of that, according to Standard Bank.

Bloomberg News | May 10, 2023 | 7:48 am

Eneos considers possible IPO for JX Nippon Mining & Metals

JX Nippon Mining & Metals is the majority owner of Chile’s Caserones copper mine.

Reuters | May 10, 2023 | 7:42 am

Serabi, Vale to jointly explore for copper in Brazil

The JV will explore Serabi's Matilda prospect and other targets in the Tapajos region of Brazil, within its Palito Complex.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2023 | 6:43 am

Rio Tinto to co-fund Finnish solution to recover critical minerals, metals from mine wastewater

Weeefiner and Sensmet are developing a solution that will be able to provide water treatment to end-of-life mining sites and selectively recover critical minerals and rare earth metals.

Staff Writer | May 10, 2023 | 5:05 am

Canadian group led by Pierre Lassonde plans to buy Teck’s coal mines

Canadian entrepreneur told the Globe and Mail he would try taking a sizable equity in Teck's coal business.

MINING.com Editor | May 9, 2023 | 10:11 am

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

Sandfire America scores legal win for Montana copper project

Chinese money still chasing Canadian critical mining deals despite Ottawa’s scrutiny

Panama to defend interests in First Quantum case, official says

Vale says court overturns suspensions of Sossego, Onca Puma mines

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Africa needs $700 billion of finance for green energy and metals

Eneos considers possible IPO for JX Nippon Mining & Metals

Serabi, Vale to jointly explore for copper in Brazil

Rio Tinto to co-fund Finnish solution to recover critical minerals, metals from mine wastewater

Australia exports first copper to China since 2020, industry hopes end to ban near

Peru’s March copper production up 20% as mines restart after protests

Top 10 new copper projects by mine life

Chile Senate committee provisionally approves new royalty limit

Canadian group led by Pierre Lassonde plans to buy Teck’s coal mines