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Indonesia extends Freeport operating permit for Grasberg

Indonesia has extended an operating permit for Freeport's Grasberg copper-gold mine while discussions over long-term rights continue.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 4, 2018 | 3:44 am

CHARTS: Halfway through 2018 and the mining rally is over

“China’s buoyant mood is giving way to concerns around tightening…

Frik Els | July 2, 2018 | 4:16 pm

EPA to clean up wastewater at 26 Colorado mines

The selected areas are known for presenting high levels of…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 17, 2018 | 7:17 am

Metal prices, financing, exploration and assays are all up

No longer under water.

Michael Allan McCrae | June 1, 2018 | 2:13 pm

China metals companies trade on Shanghai exchange’s new platform

It will expand to include more commodities, including zinc, lead,…

Reuters | May 28, 2018 | 9:25 am

Mexico mining investment seen stable at $5 billion in 2024, says industry group

The 2023 investment level fell 5.8% from the previous year to $4.96 billion.

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 3:01 pm

Column: China’s refined copper imports remain surprisingly strong

China once again holds the key to copper's fortunes as the market waits for the world's largest buyer to shake off its property woes.

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 2:04 pm

Gatos Silver soars on record quarterly zinc production

Gatos had production of 2.3 million oz. of silver, 19.1 million lb. of zinc and 12 million lb. of lead in Q2 2024.

Staff Writer | July 10, 2024 | 11:42 am

Sprott says new copper fund too small to pose market risk

The Sprott Physical Copper Trust, which began trading in June, holds more than 10,000 metric tons of copper in warehouses mostly in Asia.

Bloomberg News | July 10, 2024 | 9:47 am

Codelco’s copper output edges up in May

Codelco produced 111,700 metric tons of copper in May, up a slight 0.7% from a year earlier.

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 7:19 am

CMOC to double copper output at Congo mines to 1 million tonnes by 2028

The Chinese miner produced about 420,000 tonnes of copper in 2023.

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 7:17 am

Nexa Resources in talks to sell Peru copper project

The Latin America-focused miner has confirmed ongoing negotiations linked to a possible sale of the $655 million Pukaqaqa project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 10, 2024 | 4:02 am

Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out

The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet.

Frik Els | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 pm

Barrick taps Fleet Space’s technology to advance copper exploration at Reko Diq

Reko Diq is a strategic part of Barrick’s copper portfolio as it grows its exposure to the key energy transition metal.

Staff Writer | July 9, 2024 | 11:29 am

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