Copper Top Stories

Codelco to spend $720 million on Chuquicamata copper mine

Move is part of a plan to bring late and over-budget projects on stream and stop an overall production decline.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 21, 2023 | 3:31 am

MMG seals $1.9bn deal to buy Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana

MMG has been hunting for copper assets for more than…

Reuters | November 20, 2023 | 3:41 pm

Canada uncorks $1.1 billion critical minerals fund

First off from a C$300 million pool, applicants can seek…

Colin McClelland | November 20, 2023 | 12:46 pm

Seabridge wins round #1 of tussle with Tudor over KSM licence

The BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship confirmed…

Staff Writer | November 20, 2023 | 10:41 am

Copper price rises on growing optimism for an end to Fed’s rate hikes

Investors have been adding to bets that the Fed’s tightening…

Staff Writer | November 20, 2023 | 10:12 am

Column: LME stays Russian metal ban with views starkly split

Many will self-sanction. But many won't., writes Andy Home.

Reuters | November 16, 2022 | 8:34 am

Troilus Gold sells claims to Sayona Quebec for $30 million, retains 2% NSR royalty

The claims are adjacent to and near Sayona’s North American Lithium (NAL) project that is returning to production early next year.

Staff Writer | November 16, 2022 | 7:43 am

BHP says strike at Escondida copper mine “unjustifiable”

BHP said the “forceful action” risks the safety of its workers and facilities and would hurt operations and Chile’s economy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 16, 2022 | 5:34 am

Oz Minerals shares halted pending potential control change

BHP was the likely bidder, but it’s also possible it could be a new entrant because the mining giant hadn’t entered a trading halt, analyst says.

Bloomberg News | November 15, 2022 | 5:21 pm

Escondida mine workers announce strike amid labor demands

Workers at the world's largest copper mine decided to go on strike on November 21 and 23 due to labor demands.

Reuters | November 15, 2022 | 10:29 am

Northern Dynasty updates Pebble PEA, showing minimal impact of royalty financing

The 2022 PEA also assesses the royalty's impact on the projected results for the three potential mine expansion scenarios.

Staff Writer | November 15, 2022 | 9:48 am

Boliden to shut Outokumpu exploration activities

The company also said it now aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 carbon dioxide emissions by 40% from 2021 levels by 2030.

Reuters | November 15, 2022 | 7:50 am

Boliden ups emissions goal

Company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 40% from 2021 levels by 2030.

Reuters | November 15, 2022 | 7:40 am

Delving into shear deformation could lead to next-gen metals

Researchers say longer-lasting batteries, lighter alloys for more efficient vehicles, and custom designs of next-generation metals are now possible.

Staff Writer | November 15, 2022 | 5:20 am

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