Copper Top Stories

Glencore in talks to sell Philippine copper smelting unit

Due to its location, the business — Pasar — has long been a key trading asset for Glencore.

Bloomberg News | December 18, 2024 | 10:39 am

Trump advisers urge ending environmental reviews for mines receiving US funds

Proposed US critical minerals projects have been in regulatory review…

Reuters | December 18, 2024 | 9:21 am

BHP sees rising uncertainty for miners on trade as Trump returns

Mining companies across the globe have been spooked by Trump’s…

Bloomberg News | December 17, 2024 | 3:41 pm

VIDEO: Critical minerals race driving resource nationalism

Jimena Blanco, chief analyst at Verisk Maplecroft, says that geopolitical…

Staff Writer | December 17, 2024 | 12:10 pm

Charted: Major copper discoveries since 1900

Copper discoveries are becoming increasingly rare and often found deeper…

Visual Capitalist - Elements | December 16, 2024 | 4:44 pm

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Argentina mining chamber says exports up slightly this year, likely flat in 2025

Argentina's mining exports are expected to rise nearly 6% this year.

Reuters | December 12, 2024 | 6:57 am

Global scramble for critical minerals fuelling protectionism

Protectionism is rising across 72 nations as governments vie for critical minerals, Verisk Maplecroft research shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2024 | 3:37 am

Satellite data analysis shows copper smelting activity surged in November

Global copper smelting last month reached its highest level since February.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | December 11, 2024 | 2:25 pm

Freeport requests environmental permission for $741m leaching project in Chile

A leaching project is being planned at the El Abra mine.

Reuters | December 11, 2024 | 1:58 pm

Arbitration between Franco-Nevada, Panama moves to next stage

Franco-Nevada had a streaming agreement with First Quantum to buy gold and copper from Cobre Panama.

Reuters | December 11, 2024 | 12:53 pm

Economics, not regulation, the main reason behind delay in British Columbia’s mines, study shows

Regulation was a factor in only three of the 20 delayed projects that have received environmental certificates since 1995.

Staff Writer | December 11, 2024 | 12:28 pm

Ontario pension backs $100m funding for tech firm spotting deposits from space

Private firm Fleet Space uses satellite technology, AI and real-time 3-D imaging to speed up critical mineral searches.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | December 11, 2024 | 10:23 am

BHP, Rio Tinto face sexual harassment class actions in Australia

Miners are accused of fostering environments at Australian sites where female staff faced systemic sexual harassment and discrimination.

Staff Writer | December 11, 2024 | 10:21 am

London Symposium: ‘Mining must move at the pace of business, not bureaucracy,’ Ontario’s Pirie says

Ontario's bid to lead in the critical minerals boom in Canada is fuelled with funding increases and deregulation goals in a new mining code.

Northern Miner Staff | December 11, 2024 | 9:50 am

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