ICMM steps up game for miners with membership requirements update Last updated in 2003, the fresh set of principles respond to increased pressure for miners to carry out socially-responsible investments and operations. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2020 | 5:32 am
First Quantum posts surprise profit on higher copper sales, output The company has been actively developing its Cobre Panama project. Reuters | February 13, 2020 | 3:25 pm
China smelter Yuguang slashes zinc output in half amid virus outbreak Smelters in China have been unable to sell off their high sulphuric acid inventories due to transport curbs imposed to contain the virus. Reuters | February 13, 2020 | 2:15 pm
Mexican Gold owns world’s best drill intersection of 2020 Queensway gold project in Canada's Newfoundland reported the most significant drill intersections so far Bruno Venditti | February 13, 2020 | 1:00 pm
Boliden Q4 lags forecast, lower metal grades weigh Operating profit at the mining and smelting group fell to $180.20 million. Reuters | February 13, 2020 | 7:28 am
Prospects brighten for Northern Dynasty Pebble mine on leaked draft study If permitted, the $100 billion copper-gold Alaska project would be North America’s largest mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2020 | 4:08 am
Barrick CEO sees no competition in his bid for Freeport’s Grasberg mine There is no deal on the table at this stage but said his comments were aimed at sending a message to the market. Reuters | February 12, 2020 | 3:40 pm
Copper market is a coiled spring The inevitable copper surge that is coming - when trade impediments are solved and the coronavirus is contained. Richard Mills - Ahead of the Herd | February 12, 2020 | 12:33 pm
Griffin Mining re-staffs China mine as coronavirus restrictions lifted Company is returning staff to its Caijiaying mine in northeastern China Reuters | February 12, 2020 | 11:33 am