Chile copper firms begin talks on combining smelter efforts Codelco and Enami are discussing the possibility of combining smelting capacity into a single project. Bloomberg News | December 11, 2024 | 6:56 am
Chilean mining firms see 2025 copper output at 5.4-5.6mt Chilean mining firms also expect copper prices to range between $4.2 and $4.5 per pound next year. Reuters | December 11, 2024 | 6:50 am
Glencore ties up with Cyclic Materials in copper recycling push Canadian rare earth and metals recycler will supply at least 10 thousand metric tones of recycled copper to Glencore. Reuters | December 11, 2024 | 6:47 am
South32 eyes Alaska’s copper under potential Trump policy changes Approval of Ambler Mining District road would allow South32 and Trilogy Metals to mine high-grade copper from their assets. MINING.com Editor | December 11, 2024 | 6:15 am
Mexico to review bill to ban open pit mining The controversial bill, approved by the lower chamber of Congress in August, would also prohibit fracking and restrict water usage. Staff Writer | December 11, 2024 | 3:32 am
Bougainville’s independence path relies on economy, says PNG’s Marape Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama is seeking international investors to re-open one of the world's biggest copper mines, with Marape backing his authority on Wednesday. Reuters | December 10, 2024 | 5:05 pm
Ten years after Mount Polley dam breach in British Columbia, 15 charges laid On August 4, 2014 a breach at Imperial Metals’ Mount Polley mine sent the equivalent of 2,000 Olympic swimming pools of mining waste into a creek. Staff Writer | December 10, 2024 | 2:58 pm
Copper output from Codelco flat in October, BHP’s Escondida rises Codelco, the world's largest copper producer that is struggling to boost declining output, posted total production of 127,900 metric tons. Reuters | December 10, 2024 | 11:24 am
Lundin Gold raises gold guidance, costs for Fruta del Norte It now expects to produce 475,000–525,000 ounces of gold in 2025, up from its 2024 target of 450,000–500,000 ounces. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 10, 2024 | 9:49 am
