Chile aims to be among world’s top three cobalt producers The copper producing nation holds significant quantities of cobalt in its mining tailings, which could make it a global powerhouse. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 8, 2023 | 3:45 am
Sprott, HanETF launch copper miners ETF focused on lower carbon footprint The fund relies on a model that helps evaluate the amount of carbon dioxide produced in a miner's supply chain for every pound of copper it produces. Reuters | December 7, 2023 | 10:05 am
Arras Minerals joins forces with Teck to explore critical minerals in Kazakhstan Teck made its first investment into Arras last November by acquiring a 9.9% stake. Staff Writer | December 7, 2023 | 9:35 am
Ivanhoe Mines quadruples exploration budget for 2024 The primary focus of exploration activities will be on the Western Foreland project in the DRC. Staff Writer | December 7, 2023 | 8:20 am
China’s CMOC says geopolitics helped drive Australia sale CMOC agreed earlier this week to sell its 80% stake in the Northparkes copper and gold mine to Evolution Mining. Bloomberg News | December 7, 2023 | 7:00 am
China November copper imports rise to highest in almost two years The Yangshan copper premium, an indicator of import demand, rose to a one-year high. Reuters | December 7, 2023 | 6:55 am
Chile targets million-tonne copper boost in tightening market President Gabriel Boric has set a goal of raising Chile’s production by 1.04 million metric tons by 2026. Bloomberg News | December 6, 2023 | 11:09 am
Tycoon Agarwal’s India zinc arm to pay $305 million in dividends Hindustan Zinc has been doling out dividends despite a tight net cash position. Bloomberg News | December 6, 2023 | 9:47 am
State auditors recommend Freeport Indonesia be fined for smelter delays In a December 2018 deal, Freeport and Jakarta agreed that the miner would complete the smelter within five years. Reuters | December 6, 2023 | 9:35 am
