BHP's strong revenue growth of 6% was underpinned by higher iron ore and copper prices.

Deep sea mining is likely just a matter of time, according to the head of the International Seabed Authority.

Increasing funding for battery metal and uranium projects versus gold brings home the global energy transition but big financing deals for pre-production companies have almost disappeared.

Simply put, electrification doesn’t happen without copper, the heartbeat of the global energy economy.

The shutdown has reinforced downward pressure on the country's 'BBB-' rating and its deficit forecast, the agency said.

Pre-production capital used for initial mine development, first process plant module and infrastructure is now estimated at $1.55 billion.

The Canadian miner has not yet earned a stake in African Pioneer Zambia, the company that holds the copper licences.

Prices climbed as much as 1.5% to trade above $8,300 a ton on the London Metal Exchange on Thursday.