Illegal mining soars near First Quantum’s idled Panama mine More than 250 instances of illegal mining have been identified in the rainforest surrounding Cobre Panama this year. Bloomberg News | August 13, 2024 | 10:13 am
Ivanhoe Electric acquires full ownership of mineral rights at Santa Cruz copper project The project is one of the largest and highest grade undeveloped copper resources in the United States. Staff Writer | August 13, 2024 | 8:46 am
DRC-Zambia border reopens, copper exports resume Congo's import ban last month led to protests and Zambia closing the border for transport drivers' safety. Staff Writer | August 13, 2024 | 7:35 am
Hindalco misses first-quarter profit estimates on higher expenses The company reported profit below estimates, hurt by a jump in expenses tied to disruptions at its Novelis unit's Switzerland plant. Reuters | August 13, 2024 | 7:06 am
BHP workers at Escondida copper mine go on strike The strike at the world’s largest copper mine began at 8 a.m. Chile time and involves the union’s 2,400 members. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2024 | 3:53 am
Union at BHP’s Escondida mine says company made ‘illegal’ offer amid negotiations The union accuses the company of making an offer outside of a government-mandated mediation process. Reuters | August 12, 2024 | 3:33 pm
Lundin hit by worker strike at Caserones copper mine This year, the Caserones mine is expected to produce 120,000 to 130,000 tonnes of copper and 2,500 to 3,000 tonnes of molybdenum. Staff Writer | August 12, 2024 | 2:47 pm
Western Copper pushes back environmental statement submission for Casino project The company now plans to submit the ESE statement in July 2025 instead of the second half of 2024. Staff Writer | August 12, 2024 | 10:21 am
Peru copper output slides nearly 12% in June Over the first six months of 2021, the country produced 1.29 million tonnes, down 2.1% from the same period last year. Reuters | August 12, 2024 | 9:40 am
