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Copper’s uber-bull predicts new record on most-profitable-ever trade
Copper’s uber-bull predicts new record on most-profitable-ever trade
24th March 2025 By: Reuters

One of the highest-profile copper bulls is back predicting new price records, as Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs drains global stocks and creates what he sees as unprecedented opportunities for... 


HudBay sees Saudi, UAE and Japanese interest in US copper stake
HudBay sees Saudi, UAE and Japanese interest in US copper stake
21st March 2025 By: Bloomberg

HudBay Minerals’ top executive says he’s speaking with investors in the Middle East and Japan who are interested in bidding for a stake in the company’s proposed US copper project. The company... 


Panama President says he is waiting for First Quantum to suspend mine arbitration
Panama President says he is waiting for First Quantum to suspend mine arbitration
21st March 2025 By: Reuters

Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino said on Thursday that his government has not been notified yet by Canada's First Quantum Minerals that the miner has suspended arbitration over its shuttered... 


David Copley
Former Newmont executive tapped to oversee mining on US energy council, sources say
21st March 2025 By: Reuters

Former Newmont executive David Copley has been tapped to oversee the mining portfolio for the US National Energy Dominance Council, two sources familiar with the appointment said, making him the... 


Cobalt cathodes
Trump invokes emergency powers to boost US critical minerals production
21st March 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump on Thursday invoked emergency powers to boost domestic production of critical minerals used widely across the economy as part of a broad effort to offset China's... 


Location map of the Antler project
Antler copper project, US – update
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Exploration and development company New World has announced the appointment of a COO and CFO to drive the development of the Antler project. 


Saudi Arabia awards exploration leases to some major miners
20th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Major mining companies including India’s Vedanta and China’s Zijin Mining Group have been awarded leases to explore for metals in Saudi Arabia, part of the kingdom’s push to expand the industry.... 


NexGold raises C$10m to advance projects
20th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada- and Alaska-focused NexGold has announced a C$10-million bought-deal private placement financing to advance its mineral properties. The company, which owns the Goliath gold project in... 


Copper climbs above $10 000/t as US buyers ramp up imports
Copper climbs above $10 000/t as US buyers ramp up imports
20th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Copper rose above $10 000/t on the London Metal Exchange for the first time since October, as buyers in the US race to import supplies of the key industrial meal ahead of potential tariffs. Prices... 


Colombia to launch May copper auction, aiming to substitute imports
20th March 2025 By: Reuters

Colombia's government will launch an auction in May for copper mining projects, a senior sector official said on Wednesday, part of a push to meet local demand for the industrial metal while easing... 


Poilievre pledges money, fast approvals for Canada’s Ring of Fire mining region
Poilievre pledges money, fast approvals for Canada’s Ring of Fire mining region
20th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

The head of Canada’s Conservative Party says a government led by him would aim to approve all federal permits for Ontario’s Ring of Fire minerals region within six months to speed the harvesting of... 


Codelco eyes Friedland’s Pulsed power to boost Chilean mine efficiencies
Codelco eyes Friedland’s Pulsed power to boost Chilean mine efficiencies
20th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Codelco, the world’s biggest copper producer, is considering adopting technology being developed by Robert Friedland’s I-Pulse that uses electricity to shatter rocks. Maximo Pacheco, Codelco’s... 


Tariff risk unleashes record copper shipments bound for US ports
Tariff risk unleashes record copper shipments bound for US ports
20th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

The US is about to be flooded with a massive wave of copper as a worldwide dash to front-run potential tariffs by US President Donald Trump comes to a head. Between 100 000 and 150 000 metric tons... 


Aurion, KoBold Metals strike Finland critical minerals exploration deal
19th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian explorer Aurion Resources has signed a deal with US-based KoBold Metals to advance critical minerals exploration on a portion of its Risti property in Finland. The agreement grants KoBold... 


Flakes of cobalt
Congo considers asking Indonesia to help rein in cobalt supply
19th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

A Congolese ministerial committee recommended measures to bolster a temporary ban on cobalt exports, including working with Indonesia, the No. 2 supplier of the battery metal. The Democratic... 


The Selebi mine
Premium Resources completes recapitalisation, appoints new CEO
19th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed explorer Premium Resources has completed the recapitalisation of the company, including a C$46-million equity private placement and the equity conversion of its C$20.88-million term... 


Midtier sub-Saharan Africa markets could see slight growth uptick in 2025
18th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Most midtier markets in sub-Saharan Africa are expected to see a slight uptick in their growth rates this year, economic and financial research company BMI sub-Saharan Africa country risk senior... 


New World assembles experienced team to drive Arizona copper project
18th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Copper company New World on Tuesday announced the appointment of a COO and CFO as it continued to build out its senior leadership team to drive the development of its Antler copper project, in... 


Hillgrove speeds up Nugent development at Kanmantoo
18th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Following a successful A$16-million capital raising, Australian copper miner Hillgrove Resources is accelerating the development of its Nugent deposit at the operating Kanmantoo mine, in South... 


Glencore's Antapaccay operation in Peru
Glencore on path to reclaim 1Mt copper output by 2028
18th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified commodities major Glencore is positioning itself for copper production growth in the coming years, with CEO Gary Nagle stating that the company is on a clear path to return to producing... 


Nornickel boss expects updates on copper JV in China in coming months
18th March 2025 By: Reuters

Vladimir Potanin, the head of Russian metals and mining giant Nornickel, said on Tuesday that he expects news about a copper-producing joint venture in China in the coming months. Nornickel is in... 


Southern Copper says 20 injured in attack at Peru mining project
17th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

A group of informal miners attacked facilities at an exploration project in southern Peru, injuring 20 workers and security guards, an official at concessionaire Southern Copper Corp said Monday.... 


Tertiary drill core sample from Mushima North project
Tertiary confirms more silver, base metal mineralisation at Mushima North
17th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has confirmed more silver, copper and zinc mineralisation at its majority-owned Mushima North project, in Zambia, following additional assay results received from... 


Newmont CEO Tom Palmer
Newmont CEO highlights ‘unmatched’ stability and growth potential in annual report
17th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

US-headquartered miner Newmont CEO Tom Palmer has reaffirmed the company’s position as a leader in the gold and copper sectors, touting its “unmatched stability and growth potential” in the release... 


Glencore overhauls embattled Canadian smelters as margins plunge
Glencore overhauls embattled Canadian smelters as margins plunge
17th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Glencore is doubling down on a cost-cutting drive at its Canadian copper and zinc plants following job cuts last year, in a further overhaul of its global smelting business following a collapse in... 


Agnico Eagle invests in Colombian explorer Collective Mining
17th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration and development company Collective Mining has secured a C$63.4-million investment from Agnico Eagle Mines. Agnico Eagle has agreed to subscribe for 4 741 984 common shares at C$11 a... 


Copper near five-month high after China vows to boost demand
Copper near five-month high after China vows to boost demand
17th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Copper traded near a five-month high after China vowed to revive consumption in the world’s largest consumer of the metal. The government unveiled a special action plan over the weekend aimed at... 


First Quantum subsidiary to suspend lawsuits against Panama
First Quantum subsidiary to suspend lawsuits against Panama
17th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Cobre Panama, the local subsidiary of First Quantum Minerals, instructed its lawyers to meet with the government’s legal team and suspend its arbitration suits against Panama over the firm’s... 


zinc bars
Shuka Minerals extends Kabwe acquisition completion date while it awaits last approval
14th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Shuka Minerals has received all but one of the regulatory approvals required to complete the acquisition of Leopard Exploration and Mining, and thereby the Kabwe zinc mine, in Zambia.... 


Orion Minerals MD and CEO Errol Smart
Orion progresses with internal reviews for Okiep DFS
14th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Providing an update on the timing of the release of the definitive feasibility study (DFS) on the Flat Mines Project, part of the Okiep copper project, in the Northern Cape, JSE- and ASX-listed... 


Aluminium giant Rusal posts near three-fold profit jump as costs drop
14th March 2025 By: Reuters

Russia's Rusal on Friday reported a near three-fold jump in its annual earnings, reflecting lower production costs and higher prices for aluminium. Hong Kong-listed Rusal, the world's largest... 


Rio Tinto backs US recycling project as tariffs upend scrap flow
14th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Rio Tinto Group is investing in Exurban, a company planning to build an Indiana plant to recover metals from mobile phones, computers and other electronic waste, just as the Trump administration’s... 


Panama clears First Quantum to ship stockpiled copper from mine
Panama clears First Quantum to ship stockpiled copper from mine
14th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

First Quantum Minerals was cleared to begin shipping out stockpiled copper in Panama, the latest sign authorities may be willing to negotiate a restart of the stalled mine. Panama’s President Jose... 


Image of drill core from the Tulu Kapi project
Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Approvals and other preparations are progressing well towards an all-parties signing of the project financing agreement and the launch of major works. 


Image of copper ore
Copperwood project, US – update
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Highland Copper Company has received approval for its updated air permit application. 


Image of Australia map/flag
Gossan Valley copper/zinc project, Australia
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Gossan Valley is expected to enhance overall ore production and scheduling flexibility by providing an additional independent, and relatively shallow, production front at Golden Grove mine. 


Headgear at the Prieska copper project
Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, South Africa – update
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Diversified metals explorer and developer Orion Minerals has highlighted significant progress on the project. 


Image of Chile flag and periodic table symbol for copper/gold/silver/molybdenum
Salvador Division, Chile
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper/gold/silver/molybdenum mine in the Atacama region. 


Location map of the Antler copper project
Antler copper project, US – update
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Exploration and development company New World Resources has secured a A$14-million institutional placement to accelerate the development of the project. 


An image of Botswana Diamonds chairperson John Teeling
Botswana Diamonds applies for 11 prospecting licences following AI programme
13th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds has applied for 11 prospecting licences to secure key polymetallic targets identified by the company’s recent AI-driven exploration programme in Botswana. The... 


Freeport Indonesia hopes to get copper export permit soon
Freeport Indonesia hopes to get copper export permit soon
13th March 2025 By: Reuters

Copper miner Freeport Indonesia hopes to secure a permit soon to export copper concentrate, after the Mining Minister approved a revision of its annual business plan, the company's CEO said on... 


Integrated Pump Technology provides reliable dewatering solutions to combat groundwater ingress in both surface and underground mining operations
Integrated Pump Technology Pumps effective mine dewatering across Africa
13th March 2025

Integrated Pump Technology has been at the forefront of helping mining operations deal with the persistent challenges posed by groundwater ingress, both at surface and underground. Groundwater can... 


Freeport Indonesia lowers 2025 output target by 9.9%
Freeport Indonesia lowers 2025 output target by 9.9%
13th March 2025 By: Reuters

Copper miner Freeport Indonesia has lowered its 2025 concentrate output target by almost a tenth to 3.29-million tons and is aiming for copper output of 1.67-billion pounds (757 499 metric tons),... 


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