Copper Top Stories

Chilean authorities assess progress of Pascua Lama’s closure activities

The inspection was done following a requirement by the Supreme Court of Justice in the application of the Law on the Closure of Mining Operations and Facilities.

Staff Writer | March 20, 2022 | 11:58 am

Barrick to restart Reko Diq project in deal ending dispute with Pakistan

The Reko Diq project hosts one of the world's largest…

Reuters | March 20, 2022 | 9:48 am

Southern Copper says it is close to sealing deal for Cuajone mine restart in Peru

The Cuajone copper mine suspended operations on Feb. 28, after four…

Reuters | March 19, 2022 | 11:19 am

Canadian Exploration Snapshot: Seven juniors exploring the country

Canada is among the world’s premier jurisdictions for mineral exploration…

Marilyn Scales | March 18, 2022 | 2:39 pm

Waybridge, Mercury Group partner on supply chain logistics for raw materials

Joining forces will improve the resiliency of the raw materials…

Amanda Stutt | March 18, 2022 | 12:02 pm

China metals output seen falling over 10% in Feb, rebound from virus impact after Q2

If virus outbreak can be controlled in 20 days demand is expected to improve according to official.

Reuters | February 10, 2020 | 10:49 am

Chile’s copper output down in 2019 on declining grades

Codelco contributed the most to the fall, producing 44,000 tonnes less than in 2018.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 10, 2020 | 6:53 am

Violence in Africa’s Sahel region attacks the mining food chain

As security costs have risen, mining companies that explore for mineral deposits have shut down projects in the most dangerous areas.

Reuters | February 10, 2020 | 5:22 am

Ivanhoe Mines employee dies after accident at copper project in Congo

The accident involved a contractor-operated underground utility vehicle at the Kakula Mine

MINING.com Staff writer | February 7, 2020 | 2:43 pm

Barrick denies Freeport tie-up in the works

Barrick did say it was interested in Freeport's Grasberg mine in Indonesia.

Reuters | February 7, 2020 | 9:54 am

Mitsubishi grabs 30% of Mantoverde copper mine

MMC has actively been seeking to participate in high-quality copper projects to secure concentrate for its copper smelters.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2020 | 9:19 am

Codelco, BHP saw copper production rise in December

The world's top copper miner rose 1.2% versus the same period a year earlier, hitting 187,600 tonnes.

Reuters | February 7, 2020 | 9:17 am

Copper price & coronavirus: Don’t expect small SARS-like impact

Copper rebounds, but two new reports warn that coronavirus impact could be much greater than SARS: For one, China did not consume 50% of the world's copper in 2003.

Frik Els | February 6, 2020 | 2:42 pm

US rare earths production up 44% in 2019 — report

Overall US metal mine production in 2019 was estimated to be $28.1 billion, or almost $500 million higher than in 2018.

MINING.com Editor | February 6, 2020 | 2:41 pm

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