Nyrstar extends stoppage at Port Pirie smelter until late July

The private placement represents the latest round of funding secured by Imperial for its BC mine projects.

Up to 10,000 tonnes of copper concentrate to be exported via Angolan Lobito Ocean Port in Q4 2023.

Much of the zinc going on LME warrant was sold into the system by Trafigura and Glencore.

Both brownfield and greenfield mines in the region face issues of water stress.

While McEwen is funded into next year as it drills the Los Azules project, it may go public later in 2023 or early 2024 to bankroll a feasibility study.

Saudi's PIF has been looking to invest in copper projects across the world, as part of its drive towards funding energy transition projects.

Ecuadorians are expected to vote in favor of referendums to order the closing of a major oil field and restrict gold and copper mining.

Bidding for the exploration contracts is scheduled to take place early next year.

The Bayan Khundii open-pit gold mine is expected to produce 74,200 ounces of gold annually over its 6.5-year mine life.