BHP CEO calls for ‘small set’ of common ESG standards "We have too many standards for the same ESG dimensions, leading to confusion and dissipated effort," Mike Henry said. Reuters | September 28, 2023 | 6:58 am
Rio Tinto Kennecott expands reclamation at Bingham Canyon mine Bingham was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966. A massive landslide occurred at the mine in 2013. Staff Writer | September 27, 2023 | 3:23 pm
Copper’s contango widest since at least 1994 as inventories rise The cash contract changed hands at a discount of $70.10 a ton to three-month futures on the LME on Monday. Bloomberg News | September 27, 2023 | 2:43 pm
BC Supreme Court rules Mineral Tenure Act not addressing Indigenous consultation duty The court gave the provincial government 18 months to develop a constitutionally compliant system. Henry Lazenby | September 27, 2023 | 1:54 pm
US-China tensions boost prospects for Mexico copper smelter plan Southern Copper is considering spending $1 billion-plus on a new smelter in Empalme, Sonora state. Bloomberg News | September 27, 2023 | 10:32 am
Northisle stock surges to highest in a year on near-surface gold hits The 33,000-hectare North Island property hosts a number of porphyry copper and gold occurrences at varying stages of development. Staff Writer | September 27, 2023 | 10:18 am
Europe lines up African minerals pacts to ease reliance on China The European Union is finalizing partnerships with the DRC and Zambia to boost local industries. Bloomberg News | September 27, 2023 | 7:53 am
Codelco expects copper output to start recovering in 2024 Chairman said it would be a mistake for Codelco to delay projects currently under development. Reuters | September 27, 2023 | 7:33 am
Climate targets threatened by lack of mining investment: McKinsey Report reveals looming shortages of minerals key to the energy transition as low commodity prices cause investors and miners to cut spending. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2023 | 3:50 am