Ecuador, SolGold seal deal to launch nearly $5bn mining projectConstruction of the Cascabel mine is seen starting in 2025, with operations kicking off in 2030.Reuters | July 20, 2023 | 5:14 pm
Chile wants to boost local copper smelting capacity to rely less on Asian plantsThe proposal follows the decision of state-owned miner Codelco to…Bloomberg News | July 20, 2023 | 2:17 pm
Zambia’s copper production seen falling to 14-year lowCopper production will plunge to 682,431 tons, the Ministry of…Bloomberg News | July 20, 2023 | 10:03 am
Quebec Nickel drills greater than 1% nickel at Ducros project Three key targets so far at the project are Fortin Sill, the Ducros Sill Complex and the Ducros Gabbro. Northern Miner Staff | August 31, 2022 | 9:51 am
Mongolian government pays $153m to settle dispute over Erdenet and Monros mines Erdenet is one of Asia’s biggest copper and molybdenum mines. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 31, 2022 | 9:28 am
Junior exploration sector poised for value investment, say analysts Haywood's analysts argue that with the GDXJ trading down about 21% in the year to date, the junior segment offers deep contrarian value at a low-risk entry point. Henry Lazenby | August 31, 2022 | 9:23 am
Copper price slides as China factory activity slows China's factory activity contracted for the second straight month in August. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 31, 2022 | 8:06 am
Chile’s President puts proposed mining tax on the table Mining sector says new tax would add uncertainty to investment decisions needed to help fill a global copper supply deficit. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2022 | 6:15 am
Nexa Resources halts Peruvian zinc mine due to blockade Activities at the Atacocha San Gerardo mine are limited to critical operations with a minimum workforce to ensure proper maintenance. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2022 | 3:54 am
First Nation ready to remediate old Tulsequah Chief site Taku River Tlingit First Nation seeks full remediation for the site, including outstanding water quality issues in the river valley. Staff Writer | August 30, 2022 | 12:11 pm
Over 20% of world mined copper now comes from sustainable operations The figure was reached after five new sites, including Antofagasta’s Antucoya mine and Capstone’s Mantos Blancos and Mantoverde, joined Copper Mark. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2022 | 6:15 am
BHP urged to step up climate advocacy by shareholder activists New shareholder resolution calls on the company to help lobby for a new emissions trading scheme and for phasing out fossil fuel subsidies. Bloomberg News | August 30, 2022 | 4:20 am