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Copper and zinc climb as Trump delays tariffs on Canada, Mexico
Copper and zinc climb as Trump delays tariffs on Canada, Mexico
4th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Copper and zinc rose after President Donald Trump delayed tariffs on Canada and Mexico by a month, dragging the US dollar lower. Copper, an industrial bellwether, extended gains Tuesday amid the... 


FLS responding to challenges to sustainable production
FLS responding to challenges to sustainable production
3rd February 2025

Full flowsheet minerals processing supplier FLS’s MissionZero strategy aims to advance sustainable mining, particularly for critical minerals, such as copper, which are essential for decarbonising... 


Copper demand, prices likely to boom, despite uncertain macroeconomics
Copper demand, prices likely to boom, despite uncertain macroeconomics
3rd February 2025 By: Irma Venter

When looking ahead to 2050, the global economy is probably going to need about 80% to 90% more copper than what is being produced today – which adds up to between 50-million and 60-million tons a... 


Beneficiation of African metals and minerals in Africa is being demanded as an absolute must.
Adding value to metals and minerals in Africa emphasised as a must at Mining Indaba
3rd February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Investing in African Mining Indaba presenters on Monday spoke repeatedly of the need for Africa to add value to its metals and minerals on the continent itself rather than allowing this to take... 


Demand for copper, nickel, rare earths, lithium to quadruple by 2040, report says
Demand for copper, nickel, rare earths, lithium to quadruple by 2040, report says
3rd February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Key minerals such as copper, nickel, rare earths and lithium are on the brink of an unprecedented demand surge, projected to nearly triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040, according to accounting... 


De Beers agrees on fresh sales agreement with Botswana
3rd February 2025 By: Reuters

Miner Anglo American's diamond unit De Beers said on Monday it had finalised negotiations with the Botswana government for a new rough diamond sales agreement and extended mining licences for its... 


Metals drop as Trump tariffs raise inflation, growth fears
Metals drop as Trump tariffs raise inflation, growth fears
3rd February 2025 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore and aluminum led metals lower after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, threatening a trade war that could sap global economic growth. The steelmaking... 


Copper sheets ready for transport in Zambia
Africa's big copper countries set their sights on the profits of trade
3rd February 2025 By: Reuters

Africa's biggest copper producers, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, are working on deals to gain exposure to metal trading as a demand surge linked to artificial intelligence and the... 


Marula confirms high-grade copper content in stockpiled concentrate at Tanzania project
31st January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Assay results of copper ore samples taken from AQSE- and A2X-listed Marula Mining’s Kinusi copper mine, in Tanzania, have confirmed the high-grade copper content of the copper concentrates... 


Chile's copper output in December
Chile's copper output in December
31st January 2025 By: Reuters

Copper output in Chile, the world's largest producer of the red metal, increased 14.3% year-on-year in December to 566 547 metric tons, the country's INE statistics agency said on Friday.... 


ADQ, Orion Resource Partners establish metals, mining JV
31st January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Abu Dhabi sovereign investment company ADQ and metals and materials investment firm Orion Resource Partners have entered into an agreement to establish a new Abu Dhabi-based joint venture (JV) that... 


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has examined drastic options, including export taxes on strategic commodities, including oil and uranium.
Trump barrels toward tariff showdown with Canada, Mexico, China
31st January 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump is poised to unleash his first wave of tariffs Saturday, sending foreign governments and businesses rushing to skirt potential duties and prepare for retaliation. The... 


BHP awards EPCM contract for South Australia copper expansion
BHP awards EPCM contract for South Australia copper expansion
31st January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner BHP has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract to a joint venture between Fluor Australia and Hatch to support the proposed expansion of... 


Chile orders Lundin to shut small copper mine after causing massive sinkhole
Chile orders Lundin to shut small copper mine after causing massive sinkhole
31st January 2025 By: Reuters

Canadian miner Lundin must permanently close its Alcaparrosa copper mine in Chile, the South American nation's environmental regulator said on Thursday, after a massive sinkhole cracked open near... 


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China Remains a Critical Player in Global Mining: Now is the Time to Engage It More Strategically
31st January 2025

Kobus van der Wath – Co-Founder & CEO, ANDAMAN PARTNERS China remains one of the world’s largest producers of resources and the largest consumer; and it is typically the largest importer of... 


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MetaleN
31st January 2025

Local manufacturer Metalen produces heat exchanger tubes in various alloy inner tubes with copper or aluminium fins in lengths of up to 15 m. An ISO9001 certification ensures controlled processes... 


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Zambia, DRC driving demand for pumps distributor’s dewatering solutions
31st January 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

The Grindex and Godwin dewatering solutions distributed by pumps specialist Integrated Pump Technology continue to grow in popularity in Africa, especially in copper-rich Zambia and the Democratic... 


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Hydrotesting solution recommended by manufacturer
31st January 2025

Environmentally-responsible corrosion control technologies developer Cortec Corporation’s certified water technologist and technical sales manager Scott Bryan recommends a simple solution to avoid... 


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Manufacturer expands slurry pump range for extreme applications
31st January 2025 By: Lynne Davies

Focusing on high-density slurry applications that require superior abrasion- and corrosion-resistant materials, original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa has expanded... 


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Sasa mine, Macedonia
31st January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A lead mine in north-eastern North Macedonia. 


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Sasa mine, Macedonia
31st January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A lead mine in north-eastern North Macedonia. 


Image of malachite from the Haib project
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
31st January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Koryx Copper has confirmed that a large-scale technical programme is to be completed at its Haib copper project this year. 


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McIlvenna Bay underground copper/zinc project, Canada – update
31st January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Canadian government has committed up to C$41-million in funding for the project. 


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Nifty surface mine project, Australia – update
31st January 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Cyprium Metals entered into a heads of agreement for a strategic alliance with mining services provider Macmahon Holdings in January 2025 to fast-track the redevelopment of the Nifty copper mine. 


Michael Pompeo
ACG Metals appoints former US Secretary of State Pompeo as nonexec director
30th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed gold and silver miner ACG Metals has appointed Michael Pompeo as nonexecutive director. Pompeo is a former US Secretary of State, bringing to the board geopolitical and legal... 


The El Teniente mine
Chilean miner Codelco to use recycled material for ball milling at El Teniente mine
30th January 2025 By: Reuters

Chilean State-owned miner Codelco said on Thursday it would use grinding balls made from recycled material in its flagship El Teniente mine, allowing it to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The... 


India seeking energy, lithium investments in Argentina
30th January 2025 By: Reuters

India is looking to expand its investments in Argentina's mining, gas and oil sectors, with a focus on lithium, to secure resources needed for its energy transition, the country's mining secretary... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle
Glencore’s steelmaking coal output up 165% y/y on the back of Elk Valley acquisition
30th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Despite reporting lower production from own sources for most of the commodities it mines for the 2024 financial year, diversified miner Glencore CEO Gary Nagle says output was in line with... 


Orion completes BEE transaction for Okiep, progresses feasibility studies
30th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The suspensive conditions to transactions between ASX- and JSE-listed Orion Minerals’  New Okiep Exploration Company (NOE) and New Okiep Mining Company (NOM) and historically disadvantaged South... 


Mt Polley meets 2024 copper and gold target
30th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Mount Polley mine in British Columbia has met its 2024 production target, producing 35.7-million pounds of copper and 39 108 oz of gold. Imperial Metals has targeted 34-million to 37-million... 


McEwen Mining makes investment in Goliath Resources
29th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE- and TSX-listed McEwen Mining has made a strategic investment into precious metals junior Goliath Resources, which owns projects in the Golden Triangle of British Columbia. Goliath founder... 


Canada commits C$41m to Foran Mining’s McIlvenna Bay project
Canada commits C$41m to Foran Mining’s McIlvenna Bay project
29th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Canadian government has committed up to C$41-million in funding to Foran Mining’s McIlvenna Bay project in Saskatchewan, marking the first Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) investment in a copper... 


Coal stockpiles
Anglo completes sale of minority interest in Jellinbah for A$1.6bn
29th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner Anglo American has concluded the sale of its 33.3% minority interest in Jellinbah Group, a joint venture (JV) that owns a 70% interest in the Jellinbah East and Lake Vermont... 


Zambia’s Mines and Mineral Development Minister Paul Kabuswe
First Quantum hands over aerial geological survey of Copperbelt to Zambian govt
29th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX-listed copper miner First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has handed over a complete aerial geological survey of the Copperbelt to the Zambian government.   The survey, which was handed over to Zambia’s... 


MAC Copper to uplift output to 50 000 t/y by 2026
MAC Copper to uplift output to 50 000 t/y by 2026
29th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE- and ASX-listed MAC Copper is targeting 23% production growth by 2026 as expansion projects at its CSA mine in Cobar, New South Wales, come on line over the next 18 months. The company... 


US buyers face higher costs if Trump pursues copper, aluminium tariffs
29th January 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on US copper and aluminium imports will result in higher costs for local consumers because of a shortfall in domestic production, analysts and... 


Vale posts highest annual iron-ore output since 2018 despite fourth-quarter slide
Vale posts highest annual iron-ore output since 2018 despite fourth-quarter slide
29th January 2025 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale posted on Tuesday its highest annual iron-ore production since 2018, even after a decline in output in the fourth quarter when the company prioritised higher-margin products.... 


US President Donald Trump
Copper extends losses after Trump threatens tariffs on metals
28th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Copper declined after US President Donald Trump said he planned to impose import tariffs on the metal, as well as aluminum and steel, raising fears of trade wars and spurring further gains in the... 


Vale CEO Gustav Pimenta
Vale shares shed $17bn as iron-ore slump foils turnaround
28th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

A weaker China economy and battered iron ore prices have helped drive down Vale’s stock, making investors wary of uncertainties plaguing one of the world’s top suppliers of the steelmaking... 


Skeena backs TDG’s exploration efforts in BC
Skeena backs TDG’s exploration efforts in BC
27th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto- and New York-listed Skeena Gold and Silver on Monday announced a strategic investment into TSX-V-listed TDG Gold to advance the Greater Shasta-Newberry project in British Columbia. The... 


JSW to invest $301m in India copper mines
27th January 2025 By: Reuters

India's steel-to-power conglomerate JSW Group will invest 26-billion rupees ($301.2-million) to set up operations at two copper mines, the company said on Monday, foraying into mining non-ferrous... 


Altona finalises agreement to acquire 85% interest in Botswana copper project
27th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

London-listed Altona Rare Earths has announced that, further to the exercise of the Sesana copper project option announced on July 29, 2024, it has entered into a final agreement with Ignate... 


An image showing a rendering of the expansion of the Lumwana copper project
Barrick Gold targeting local suppliers, skills with Zambian expansion project
27th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Gold’s Business Accelerator Programme is seeking 150 small and medium-sized enterprises to support the upcoming Superpit expansion at its Lumwana copper mine, in... 


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