Rio Tinto to help Mongolia tackle climate change, desertificationBetween 2022 and 2026, the Anglo-American miner's local unit will help the east Asian country tackle its national climate change commitments.Reuters | June 24, 2022 | 8:46 am
New oxidation-resistant copper thin films may change the electronics, semiconductor gameOxidation-resistant copper thin films could potentially replace gold in semiconductor…Staff Writer | June 24, 2022 | 6:06 am
Copper price at 16-month low as slowdown fears hit industrial metals market"The commodity world’s flagship is under fire,” one analyst said.MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 23, 2022 | 8:55 am
Rio Tinto cuts 2020 copper targets on Kennecott delay The world’s second largest miner said a two-month delay in restarting the smelter at the US mine prompted the revision. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 19, 2020 | 9:23 am
MMG’s half-year loss doubles as covid-19 hits prices Company posted a half-yearly loss attributable to shareholders of $158 million, compared to an $81 million loss reported last year. Reuters | August 19, 2020 | 8:28 am
Alaska Republicans back Northern Dynasty Pebble mine The party resolution, dated August 9, states it “unequivocally” supports the responsible development of the proposed copper-gold mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 19, 2020 | 6:58 am
Jetti Resources’ quest for copper mining’s holy grail New technology makes it possible to extract copper from low-grade primary sulfides like chalcopyrite, CEO says. Amanda Stutt | August 18, 2020 | 2:09 pm
Ivanhoe and China’s CNMC announce Africa partnership Companies will jointly look for African mining projects to explore, develop or acquire. Reuters | August 18, 2020 | 12:37 pm
Kaz Minerals okays dividend, maintains output The London-listed miner, which mines in Kazakstan, has largely managed to avoid massive disruptions this year despite coronavirus restrictions. Reuters | August 18, 2020 | 9:37 am
GRAPHIC-Reprieve for molybdenum prices from China’s import surge Chinese demand and imports have revitalised prices, but a reversal is expected as local production ramps up after disruptions. Reuters | August 18, 2020 | 8:11 am
Copper catalyst efficiently turns CO2 into useful fuels Scientists found a way to fine-tune a copper catalyst to efficiently produce complex hydrocarbons from CO2. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 17, 2020 | 6:30 am
Platinum, copper, nickel alloy may be key for smart biomedical devices Researchers in Switzerland have used a platinum, copper, nickel and phosphorous alloy to develop an electrically conductive fibre. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 16, 2020 | 6:00 am