SolGold’s Cascabel copper project license renewed for 25 years A PFS shows the Ecuador asset has the potential to become one of the 20 largest copper-gold mines in South America. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 17, 2023 | 8:53 am
Glencore to buy remaining 18% stake in PolyMet Mining The move will give the Swiss giant a direct ownership of NorthMet, poised to be Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine. Reuters | July 17, 2023 | 7:21 am
Vedanta in advanced stage of deal with Zambia over copper mine Vedanta Resources said it has reached an “advanced stage” of executing agreements with the Zambian government over Konkola Copper Mines. Bloomberg News | July 16, 2023 | 10:23 am
Faraday Copper drill results highlight resource growth potential Fresh round of assay results from flagship Copper Creek project in Arizona highlight potential to connect two conceptual open pits. Henry Lazenby | July 14, 2023 | 3:35 pm
Zambia plans to choose buyer of Mopani Copper Mines by month-end Zijin Mining and Norinco Group, Sibanye Stillwater and an investment vehicle owned by ex-Glencore officials have been shortlisted in the race. Reuters | July 14, 2023 | 7:27 am
Lundin Mining becomes majority owner of Caserones copper mine Lundin plans to take its 51% stake in Caserones to 70% in a year and is looking at underground expansion at its nearby Candelaria mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 14, 2023 | 7:02 am
Copper could now be used for clearer MRIs A novel copper protein binding site has potential for use in MRI contrast agents. Staff Writer | July 14, 2023 | 6:06 am
Chile miners, facing higher taxes, seek faster permits, lower energy costs Now that Chile has passed an increase in mining royalties, copper miners are pushing for incentives to keep investing in production of the metal needed for the renewable energy revolution. Reuters | July 13, 2023 | 2:11 pm
Chinese-owned mine hit by more delays in key Peru copper expansion project China Minmetals is bracing for further delays in building a second pit at its troubled Las Bambas copper mine. Bloomberg News | July 13, 2023 | 10:09 am
