Donald Trump Jr. calls for blocking giant Pebble mine President Trump's eldest son took to Twitter to oppose the vast copper-gold-molybdenum project in Alaska, which is supported by the administration. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 5, 2020 | 3:45 am
Taseko expects key permit for Arizona project this week Florence Copper is considered one of the lowest capital intensity copper projects in the world. Jackson Chen | August 4, 2020 | 10:21 am
Peru copper and gold output nosedives in H1 2020 Country reported that its production of copper plunged 20.4% in the first half of 2020. Reuters | August 4, 2020 | 9:48 am
Congo to suspend tax exemption for mining imports Africa's top copper producer had exempted mining companies from paying VAT on imports since 2016 to help them during a commodity price downturn. Reuters | August 4, 2020 | 8:19 am
Chile mining activity up as non-mining activity plunges The world's top copper producer has managed to shield its mining industry from the brunt of the damage caused by the pandemic. Reuters | August 3, 2020 | 10:15 am
S&P holds DR Congo rating at CCC+, lowers outlook to stable Congo’s economy could rebound if copper and cobalt demand and production increase as expected. Bloomberg News | August 2, 2020 | 12:16 pm
Vizsla Resources closes $22 million private placement Under the deal, a company controlled by Eric Sprott, acquired around 5 million units for a total consideration of C$10 million. Carl A. Williams - The Northern Miner | July 31, 2020 | 11:52 am
Centerra Q2 profits surge, dividend raised The miner recorded net income of $80.7 million or $0.27 per share for Q2 2020, more than double the previous year's profits. Jackson Chen | July 31, 2020 | 10:19 am
Codelco boosts copper output despite pandemic The company reported pretax profits of $380 million in the first half of 2020, an increase of 20% over the same period in 2019. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 31, 2020 | 9:38 am