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Grid Metals, Teck Resources team up to explore nickel sulphide project in Manitoba

Teck can acquire up to a 70% interest in the project by spending C$15.7 million on the project and making staged cash payments totalling C$1.6 million.

Staff Writer | December 12, 2024 | 8:55 am

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

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

Reuters | December 12, 2024 | 6:57 am

Global scramble for critical minerals fuelling protectionism

Protectionism is rising across 72 nations as governments vie for…

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…

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…

Reuters | December 11, 2024 | 1:58 pm

Vale Base Metals to make dozens of job cuts in management cull

The move marks the first major overhaul since Shaun Usmar joined Vale Base Metals as chief executive officer.

Bloomberg News | December 5, 2024 | 3:05 pm

Budget allocated to grassroots exploration at all-time low – S&P Global

S&P analyst says explorers are transitioning to a more risk-averse stance, with increased focus on existing mines.

Staff Writer | December 5, 2024 | 2:51 pm

Chile aims to invest $83bn in mining through 2033, newspaper says

This does not include a recently announced $14 billion expansion plan by mining giant BHP, the report says.

Reuters | December 5, 2024 | 10:07 am

BHP not fixated on copper growth organically or through acquisitions, exec says

BHP is now free to relaunch a bid to acquire Anglo, as the six-month standstill mandated by London’s takeover rules has expired.

Reuters | December 5, 2024 | 6:57 am

Antofagasta, Jiangxi agree major drop in 2025 copper TC/RCs

The new agreement represents a drop of 73.4% from the $80 benchmark for 2024.

Reuters | December 5, 2024 | 6:51 am

Panamanians divided over reopening First Quantum’s copper mine

The results of the survey come at a time when the nation is grappling with the economic and social ramifications of Cobre Panama's closure.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 5, 2024 | 5:50 am

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Grid Metals, Teck Resources team up to explore nickel sulphide project in Manitoba

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

Global scramble for critical minerals fuelling protectionism

Satellite data analysis shows copper smelting activity surged in November

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

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Vale Base Metals to make dozens of job cuts in management cull

Budget allocated to grassroots exploration at all-time low – S&P Global

Chile aims to invest $83bn in mining through 2033, newspaper says

BHP not fixated on copper growth organically or through acquisitions, exec says

Antofagasta, Jiangxi agree major drop in 2025 copper TC/RCs

Panamanians divided over reopening First Quantum’s copper mine

Collective Mining extends high-grade core at Apollo in Colombia

The 45X tax credit makes a difference for US critical minerals

Freeport Indonesia sees output ramping up at Manyar smelter in Q3 next year