BHP sees Chile uncertainties easing in investment climate boost

BHP, which operates the world’s biggest copper mine in Chile, has dangled $10 billion to develop more resources in the country if those uncertainties are finally resolved.

Bloomberg News | September 27, 2022 | 4:49 pm

MMG expects to invest $2 billion in troubled Las Bambas copper mine in Peru

One of the world's largest copper mines has suffered recurrent disruptions from indigenous Peruvian communities who say its vast mineral wealth has not translated into better living conditions.

Reuters | September 27, 2022 | 1:55 pm

Copper production to show “strong and consistent” growth for next decade

New report by Fitch Solutions forecasts over 7 million tonnes will be added to global copper production through 2031 as a raft of projects in Chile, Peru and Congo come online.

Staff Writer | September 27, 2022 | 11:08 am

Wyloo renames Noront as ‘Ring of Fire Metals’ and resumes nickel exploration activity in Ontario

Noront's primary asset is the Eagle's Nest project, which has been billed by Wyloo as the largest high-grade nickel discovery in Canada since the Voisey’s Bay find in Labrador.

Staff Writer | September 27, 2022 | 10:33 am

BHP wants to expand presence in Peru, says executive

BHP said it will invest $12 million on exploration in the next 10 months and is evaluating six potential projects.

Reuters | September 27, 2022 | 9:23 am

Column: Copper price slump brings Chinese buyers out in force

While the rest of the world worries about recession, China is steadily increasing its imports of physical copper.

Reuters | September 27, 2022 | 9:15 am

Rio Tinto earmarks $55 million for underground development at Kennecott

The move will add 30,000 tonnes of copper production from early 2023 to 2027, alongside the site's open pit operations.

Staff Writer | September 27, 2022 | 8:44 am

Zambia and Vedanta agree to seek out-of-court settlement

The parties have agreed to pause hearings on their dispute over Konkola Copper Mines for six months.

Reuters | September 27, 2022 | 8:07 am

Metallic materials’ fatigue strength can now be quickly determined

High-resolution electron imaging can capture the nanoscale deformation events that lead to metal failure in a matter of hours.

Staff Writer | September 27, 2022 | 6:06 am

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