China’s metals and mining investment overseas to hit record in 2023 – report

Chinese investments and new contracts in the metals and mining sector topped $10 billion during the first half of 2023, a 131% growth year-on-year.

Staff Writer | August 1, 2023 | 9:36 am

Carajás in Brazil could be a top producer of copper in 10 years, CEO says

“That’s the super secret. There’s a lot of copper up there,” said Ero Copper CEO David Strang.

Bruno Venditti | July 31, 2023 | 10:21 am

Rio Tinto, Codelco join forces to find more copper in Chile

They will explore for the coveted metal in concessions held by Agua de la Falda, in which Rio has a 55% interest.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2023 | 10:21 am

Magna’s Crean Hill nickel project PEA outlines after-tax NPV of $175m over 15 years

The base case scenario for the PEA envisions a combination of open pit and underground mining, with mineable resources being sold to a third-party existing mill in Sudbury.

Staff Writer | July 31, 2023 | 9:12 am

Copper price hits three-month high amid demand hopes, supply risks

Beijing’s leadership has promised more support for the real estate sector and a reduction in the local-government debt burden.

Bloomberg News | July 31, 2023 | 7:20 am

Glencore buys Pan American’s stake in Argentinean copper project

Pan American is selling its 56% interest in the MARA copper project, added to its portfolio as part of the acquisition of Yamana Gold.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2023 | 4:06 am

Chile’s Supreme Court awards $1.4 million to 31 of the 33 miners trapped in 2010

The Supreme Court ruling states that the National Geology and Mining Service and the Labour Directorate failed to comply with its legal obligation of conducting proper precautionary inspections.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 30, 2023 | 12:53 pm