Codelco’s copper production up 10% in August The BHP-controlled Escondida mine saw production rise 15.5% to 105,300 tons. Reuters | October 10, 2024 | 12:09 pm
Mining stocks may drop 20% if US tariffs imposed – JPMorgan The bank cited tariffs as a key factor behind the sector's more than 10% drop in 2017-2018 during the Trump administration. Staff Writer | October 10, 2024 | 9:58 am
Northisle Copper and Gold updates resource ahead of PEA release The North Island project resource now totals 906 million tonnes indicated grading 0.16% copper, 0.24 g/t gold and 75 ppm molybdenum. Staff Writer | October 10, 2024 | 8:45 am
Copper price rises before keenly anticipated policy briefing from China China's Finance Minister is set to speak on Saturday at an event seen as key to assessing the China's commitment to further capital spending. Staff Writer | October 10, 2024 | 7:56 am
Zambia to keep majority ownership of mining permits The country has set up a special purpose vehicle that will own certain licenses and then seek partners for their exploration and mining. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 10, 2024 | 5:24 am
Congo wants to pivot away from China’s dominance over its mining The plan includes streamlining processes to pay customs and taxes, along with a partnership with the United Arab Emirates. Bloomberg News | October 9, 2024 | 11:19 am
US Strategic Metals, Stillwater Critical Minerals enter MOU USSM plans to mine what it considers to be the largest cobalt reserve in North America. Staff Writer | October 9, 2024 | 11:15 am
Rio Tinto buys Arcadium for $6.7 billion cash Rio's offer is at the high end of expectations representing a premium of 90% to Arcadium’s closing price on October 4. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 8, 2024 | 11:21 pm
Zijin Mining buys Newmont’s Ghana gold project for $1 billion Underground operations are expected to begin from 2028, extending the mine’s life to 2042 and delivering about 186,00 ounces of gold a year. Reuters | October 8, 2024 | 10:59 pm