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A coltan mine run by M23 rebels
US imposes sanctions on Congo armed group, mining firms over illicit minerals
Updated 2 hours 47 minutes ago By: Reuters

The US on Tuesday announced sanctions against an armed group aligned with Congo's military as well as a Congolese mining company and two Hong Kong-based exporters over armed violence and the sale... 


Waratah Minerals raises A$30m to accelerate Spur drilling
Waratah Minerals raises A$30m to accelerate Spur drilling
Updated 6 hours ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Waratah Minerals said on Wednesday it had secured firm commitments to raise A$30-million through a share placement, with proceeds to accelerate exploration at its Spur gold/copper... 


Barrick CEO Mark Bristow.
Barrick’s DRC gold mine is exemplary global advancer of African greenness, automation
12th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Africa received a strong thumbs up during the second-quarter presentation of Barrick as one of its “main cash generators”. “We saw solid performance across the portfolio,” Barrick CEO Dr Mark... 


Codelco replaces El Teniente manager after deadly accident
Codelco replaces El Teniente manager after deadly accident
12th August 2025 By: Reuters

Chilean state copper miner Codelco said on Monday that the general manager of its El Teniente mine, where a recent collapse killed six workers, will leave his position as part of a "mutual... 


Copper output from Chile's Codelco climbs 17% in June
12th August 2025 By: Reuters

Copper production from Chilean State-run miner Codelco ticked up 17% year-over-year in June, data from copper commission Cochilco showed on Monday, climbing to 120 200 metric tons. Codelco is the... 


Chinese copper maker an unlikely winner from Trump’s tariffs
12th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

One of China’s biggest copper fabricators is set to reap a windfall from President Donald Trump’s efforts to boost US production of the metal. Zhejiang Hailiang Co., a major manufacturer of copper... 


Barrick CEO Mark Bristow
Barrick boosts output, cash flow in Q2
11th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold and copper miner Barrick Mining posted higher production and stronger cash generation in the second quarter, advancing several major growth projects and stepping up shareholder returns. The... 


Capstone Copper greenlights Mantoverde expansion in Chile
Capstone Copper greenlights Mantoverde expansion in Chile
11th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX- and ASX-listed Capstone Copper has sanctioned construction of its Mantoverde Optimised (MV-O) project in Chile, following receipt of all required board and regulatory approvals, including the... 


Codelco gets approval from labour inspector to restart El Teniente operations
Codelco gets approval from labour inspector to restart El Teniente operations
11th August 2025 By: Reuters

Copper miner Codelco received authorization from Chile's labor inspector office to begin resuming certain operations at its flagship El Teniente copper mine, it said on Saturday, after more than a... 


Codelco collapse was likely caused by mining rather than nature
Codelco collapse was likely caused by mining rather than nature
8th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

The seismic event that caused a fatal collapse at Codelco’s biggest mine in Chile is likely to have been caused by mining activity rather than nature, according to a person with direct knowledge of... 


Aterian awarded three new licences in the Kalahari Copperbelt
7th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Aterian has announced a significant expansion of its high-potential copper and silver exploration portfolio following the award of three new prospecting licences in the world-renowned... 


Amerigo faces operational disruption following El Teniente accident
7th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Amerigo Resources  has temporarily suspended the processing of fresh tailings at its Minera Valle Central (MVC) operation in Chile following a deadly rockfall at its long-time... 


Chile's ENAMI opens door to investors for $1.7bn smelter
7th August 2025 By: Reuters

Chile's state-run mining company Enami has kicked off a process to draw in investors for a $1.7-billion smelter in exchange for copper cathode supply, it said on Wednesday. The Hernan Videla Lira... 


El Teniente
Codelco asks to restart part of El Teniente mine after accident
7th August 2025 By: Reuters

Copper miner Codelco has asked Chile's mining regulator for permission to reopen a part of its flagship El Teniente mine after a collapse last week that killed six people, two sources with... 


Copper market to feel impact of accident in Chile
6th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

Codelco stopped processing ore at its biggest copper mine in Chile after a deadly tunnel collapse July 31 prompted a halt of underground activities. The El Teniente complex ran out of stockpiled... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle.
Glencore identifies major cost savings opportunities in half-year review
6th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

During the first half of this year, diversified mining and marketing group Glencore continued to optimise the business and position it for further value accretive growth, CEO Gary Nagle reported on... 


An image of Jubilee CEO Leon Coetzer at project Roan
Jubilee progressing Zambia strategy
6th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals has reported significant progress across its Zambia portfolio, which has in place all the assets the company needs to maintain the momentum on its copper... 


Kefi executive chairperson Harry Anagnostaras-Adams
Kefi completes early works for Tulu Kapi
6th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

After inspections by the relevant independent certifiers, Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has completed the required early works to enable full project development at its Tulu Kapi gold project, in... 


FireFly CEO Darren Cooke
FireFly builds copper growth story in Tier-1 Canada
6th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration and development firm FireFly Metals has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 18 months, with CEO Darren Cooke describing the acquisition of the Green Bay copper/gold... 


BHP and Lundin will request Argentina incentives, but other miners fear missing out
BHP and Lundin will request Argentina incentives, but other miners fear missing out
6th August 2025 By: Reuters

 BHP and Lundin plan to soon apply for a new Argentine investment incentives scheme for their Vicuna copper project, but other miners fear they may get left out before the program's cut-off date a... 


The Tomingley operation in New South Wales
Alkane, Mandalay complete merger to form mid-tier gold and antimony producer
5th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s Alkane Resources has completed its merger with Canada-based Mandalay Resources, creating a dual-listed gold and antimony producer with operations in Australia and Sweden. The... 


Why did copper escape US tariffs when aluminium did not?
Why did copper escape US tariffs when aluminium did not?
5th August 2025 By: Reuters

A US decision last week to exempt refined copper metal from import duties is in contrast to an earlier move to levy steep duties on aluminium, and highlights the central importance of electricity... 


McEwen Mining to complete Argentina mine feasibility study in two months, executive says
McEwen Mining to complete Argentina mine feasibility study in two months, executive says
4th August 2025 By: Reuters

McEwen Mining expects to complete a feasibility study for its Los Azules copper mine in Argentina in two months, paving the way for the Canadian miner to seek $600-million in financing needed to... 


Copper rises as Chile stoppage stirs fresh concerns about supply
Copper rises as Chile stoppage stirs fresh concerns about supply
4th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

Copper rose for a second day as Chilean mining giant Codelco grappled with the aftermath of a deadly accident at one of the world’s biggest underground mines. Six people were killed in a tunnel... 


Codelco ends El Teniente rescue effort after five miners found dead
Codelco ends El Teniente rescue effort after five miners found dead
4th August 2025 By: Reuters

 All five workers at Chile's El Teniente copper mine who were trapped in a collapse last week have been found dead, miner Codelco said on Sunday, as it vowed to investigate the cause and improve... 


Codelco says it has yet to reach missing workers at El Teniente mine
Codelco says it has yet to reach missing workers at El Teniente mine
1st August 2025 By: Reuters

Chilean copper producer Codelco has still not had contact with five missing workers at El Teniente's Andesita unit following a seismic incident that killed one person, El Teniente's general manager... 


Orion extends share purchase plan closing date
1st August 2025 By: Darren Parker

ASX- and JSE-listed Orion Minerals has advised shareholders that the closing date of its share purchase plan (SPP) has been extended by one week to August 12, from the original closing date of... 


Copper ‘lotto tickets’ pay off after Trump shrinks from tariffs
Copper ‘lotto tickets’ pay off after Trump shrinks from tariffs
1st August 2025 By: Bloomberg

Options traders who bet the Trump administration would renege on its promise to tariff raw copper imports are cashing in big. On Wednesday evening, more than 31 000 contracts went from... 


An image of Quinton Adams
Two Copper 360 directors resign from board amid restructuring process
1st August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gordon Thompson and Quinton Adams have resigned from the board of JSE-listed Copper 360 with effect from July 31, as a consequence of the company restructuring its management, operational and... 


Koryx president and CEO Heye Daun.
Koryx closes $25m fundraising drive
1st August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-V-listed Koryx Copper has closed its previously announced bought deal public offering of an aggregate of 19.05-million common shares of the company at a price of C$1.05 per common share for... 


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