The Metals Company calls video of mining waste dumped into the sea misinformation as stock sinks The Vancouver-based company is looking to be the first one in the world to commercially mine the deep sea. Bruno Venditti | January 12, 2023 | 12:15 pm
Metals prices could spike with markets so tight, Trafigura says “We could be pushed into extreme price levels,” Jeremy Weir, the commodity trader’s chief executive officer, said. Bloomberg News | January 12, 2023 | 7:33 am
Robbers pull off multimillion-dollar copper heist in Chilean port It is the largest copper theft since a spate of gangster heists in northern Chile last October forced the government to tighten security on trains carrying copper cathodes. Reuters | January 12, 2023 | 3:48 am
Copper price rises above $9,000 fueled by optimism about China Higher price is also driving up the shares of mining companies, with BHP notching a record high. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 9:53 am
India eyes overseas copper, lithium mines to meet domestic shortfall India has identified one copper and two lithium mines in Argentina to either acquire or secure long-term leases, Reuters sources say. Reuters | January 11, 2023 | 9:46 am
Gatos Silver surges on record silver production from Mexican mine For the year, the Mexico-focused silver miner outputted a record 10.3 million oz. Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 9:23 am
Panama says First Quantum misleading investors There still are more than a “few disagreements” between the parties, Panama's Ministry of Commerce and Industry said. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2023 | 9:06 am
UK to deepen collaboration on critical minerals with Saudi Arabia Partnership could see Saudi investment in the UK’s manufacturing and mining finance sectors. Reuters | January 11, 2023 | 7:43 am
New copper-based coating allows protective gear to detect toxic gases A copper-based coating can be integrated into fabric and respond to the presence of toxic gases. Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 6:06 am