Copper Top Stories

Nevada Copper files for bankruptcy, names new top boss

It has also halted its Pumpkin Hollow copper mine in Nevada and named Tom Albanese, its lead independent director, as the new chairperson.

Staff Writer | June 10, 2024 | 3:42 am

China, Pakistan agree to strengthen mining cooperation

Pakistani Prime Minister visited Beijing in a bid to upgrade cooperation…

Reuters | June 9, 2024 | 9:14 am

Demand for Canadian natural resources on a “scale never seen before,” says MAC

According to the report, the total value of the country's…

Staff Writer | June 7, 2024 | 4:46 pm

Codelco reaches agreement with Andina mine workers

At the end of May, Codelco wrapped up negotiations with…

Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 4:23 pm

Copper output from Codelco slides 6% in April

Copper output also fell during the month at Chile's Escondida…

Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 12:28 pm

Rio Tinto has not ruled out bid for Anglo American — report

While Rio has a smaller market capitalization than rival BHP, it's large enough to make an all-share offer for some or all of Anglo American.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2024 | 6:45 am

Botswana vows to protect interests in potential BHP-Anglo deal

Botswana has not been formally approached by either BHP or Anglo.

Bloomberg News | May 9, 2024 | 7:10 am

Panama president-elect rules out First Quantum talks until arbitration dropped

Until closure, Cobre Panama was responsible for approximately 5% of Panama's GDP.

Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 6:49 am

Sponges, brittle stars likely affected by deep-sea mining – study

A recent study found a tenfold increase in tissue necrosis in sea sponges exposed to mining plumes.

Staff Writer | May 9, 2024 | 6:06 am

BHP, Ivanhoe Electric team up to hunt for US copper

The partnership is structured in two phases: project generation and possible development and operation of mining projects on a 50:50 basis.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 9, 2024 | 5:28 am

M&A won’t alleviate looming copper shortage, Barrick CEO warns

For Mark Bristow, BHP's approach to Anglo reinforces the necessity for industry investment in its future.

Staff Writer | May 8, 2024 | 9:39 am

US Gold surges after obtaining Wyoming mining permit

A 2021 pre-feasibility study gave the project a 10-year mine life, averaging 108,500 oz. of gold equivalent output per year.

Staff Writer | May 8, 2024 | 8:44 am

Lower energy prices help Aurubis’ first-half profit

Group revenue for the first half of the year fell 6% to 8.25 billion euros, roughly in line with expectations.

Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:46 am

Indonesia says it will extend copper export permits for Freeport, Amman

The current permits are set to expire on May 31.

Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:22 am

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