South32 eyes Alaska’s copper under potential Trump policy changes

Approval of Ambler Mining District road would allow South32 and Trilogy Metals to mine high-grade copper from their assets.

MINING.com Editor | December 11, 2024 | 6:15 am

Mexico to review bill to ban open pit mining

The controversial bill, approved by the lower chamber of Congress in August, would also prohibit fracking and restrict water usage.

Staff Writer | December 11, 2024 | 3:32 am

Bougainville’s independence path relies on economy, says PNG’s Marape

Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama is seeking international investors to re-open one of the world's biggest copper mines, with Marape backing his authority on Wednesday.

Reuters | December 10, 2024 | 5:05 pm

Ten years after Mount Polley dam breach in British Columbia, 15 charges laid

On August 4, 2014 a breach at Imperial Metals’ Mount Polley mine sent the equivalent of 2,000 Olympic swimming pools of mining waste into a creek.

Staff Writer | December 10, 2024 | 2:58 pm

Copper output from Codelco flat in October, BHP’s Escondida rises

Codelco, the world's largest copper producer that is struggling to boost declining output, posted total production of 127,900 metric tons.

Reuters | December 10, 2024 | 11:24 am

Lundin Gold raises gold guidance, costs for Fruta del Norte

It now expects to produce 475,000–525,000 ounces of gold in 2025, up from its 2024 target of 450,000–500,000 ounces.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 10, 2024 | 9:49 am

Chilean mine proposal could face Supreme Court review, environment minister says

Chile's Andes Iron has attempted for years to develop the $2.5 billion Dominga mine project in the Coquimbo region.

Reuters | December 10, 2024 | 8:27 am

Anglo American’s El Soldado mine faces charges for environmental breaches in Chile

Anglo subsidiary faces possible revocation of its environmental permit, closure or a fine of over $12 million if it does not address the issues.

Staff Writer | December 9, 2024 | 4:27 pm

Copper price jumps on China policy, but we’ve been here before

Copper looked ready to test record highs in September after a Beijing bazooka, but a new report says the deep malaise of Chinese construction trumps all else.

Frik Els | December 9, 2024 | 2:19 pm

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Ambler road decision now expected by mid-2024

Column: Lead’s balancing act still depends on China’s exports

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