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Electra Battery upgrades Iron Creek cobalt-copper resource, paving the way for PEA

Resources at the Idaho project in the indicated category are estimated at 4.4 million tonnes grading 0.19% cobalt and 0.73% copper.

Staff Writer | March 10, 2023 | 9:45 am

ArcWest shares jump on Freeport earn-in deal as majors eye British Columbia copper

Freeport will be able to earn up to 80% of ArcWest’s Todd Creek project.

Alicia Hiyate | March 10, 2023 | 9:35 am

Peru mining firms’ logistics at risk from extended protests, analyst says

Fitch Ratings warned of possible lack of supplies and issues transporting ore to ports.

Reuters | March 9, 2023 | 1:46 pm

Trafigura CEO says tight metal supply threatens green transition

The world’s biggest copper trader has been vocal in warning that higher prices will be needed to incentivize miners to bring new production online.

Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 1:48 pm

BHP eyes copper, nickel projects as it bypasses lithium

BHP expects global copper and nickel supplies to remain below demand as few new mines for either metal are coming online in the near future.

Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 1:29 pm

Battery metal frenzy outshines recovery fears at PDAC

The rush for battery metals has prompted a flurry of activity from investors not typically associated with the mining industry.

Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 12:28 pm

Copper miners scramble for workers to supply green energy transition

With workers opting for jobs that are less physically demanding jobs and not in far-flung locales, attracting mining talent is now a key problem for the industry.

Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 9:56 am

China copper exports to jump in rare deliveries to LME depots

At least four major smelters are planning to deliver between 23,000 and 45,000 tons of refined copper in total to LME depots in Asia.

Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 9:47 am

Panama and First Quantum agree on details for copper mine contract

The new contract guarantees a minimum annual income of $375 million to the Central American government.

Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 7:29 am

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