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Bezant Resources Plc starts concentrate production at Hope & Gorob
Bezant targets at least 9,000 tonnes of plant throughput in October, with first saleable concentrate expected late in the month.
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CVE: NEXMThe estimate puts contained copper at 495,400 tonnes; the separate Selebi North resource calculation remains pending.
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TSE: ARISOctober community meetings will precede submission of the assessment with Aris Mining's environmental licence application in Colombia.
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Ivanhoe Electric lifts Santa Cruz capex to US$1.43B in 2026 study
Base-case after-tax NPV is US$1.5 billion at US$4.75 a pound copper; first cathode is targeted for 2029.
Copper prices extend six‑day rally as China inventories fall
Freeport and Hudbay shares rise as Chinese physical premiums climb and SMM reports a weekly inventory draw of 14,500 tonnes.
Meridian Mining estimates US$322M cost to build Cabaçal mine
The Brazil project's feasibility study projects a 0.9-year payback, with construction financing and the mine installation licence pending.
Generation Mining closes C$240M share sale for its Marathon copper-palladium mine
Canada Growth Fund came out of the sale holding 19.9 per cent of the developer, whose Marathon copper-palladium mine starts early works in the fourth quarter.
Copper hits all‑time high from tariff fears and supply woes
Mining companies in the sector have been reaping the benefits
S&P Global predicts major rise in copper demand brought on by AI
The firm is warning that a major shortage will cause 'systemic risk' for world industries and economies
UBS boosts copper price target as supply shortage concerns escalate
A major accident at one of the world's largest mines in September is a key factor
Silver and copper now considered critical minerals in U.S.
Uranium, metallurgical coal and lead have also been added
ExploreTech's drill targeting software proves itself at Giant Mining's metals project
"Until today, we haven’t been able to share any real-world drilling results," ExploreTech said
FireFly Metals surges on solid copper-gold extensional drilling results
Shares have risen by almost 17% on the TSX since the market closed on Tuesday
Osisko Gold Royalties bumps interest in Gibraltor copper mine to 100%
Osisko and Taseko have extended the step-down silver delivery threshold to 6.8 million ounces delivered
Zijin Mining invests US$97M in Solaris, funds its flagship Ecuador copper mine
Upon closing of the private placement, Zijin will have a 15 per cent stake in Solaris
Union strike under way at MMG's major Peruvian copper mine
They want improved profit sharing and superior transport conditions at Las Bambas, one of the country's top copper assets
Panama Supreme Court rules First Quantum copper mine contract unconstitutional
This is not the first time the project was declared unconstitutional
Ivanhoe Mines granted over 22K square km of copper prospecting rights in Angola
The company will start its exploration activities in the African nation at the beginning of next year
Stellantis invests additional $160M in McEwen Copper's Los Azules operation
The automotive giant is acquiring 1.9 million shares via a private placement following a $120 million investment made in February
McEwen Copper reports more significant intercepts at Los Azules, Argentina
McEwen Mining's subsidiary most notably intercepted 1.43 per cent copper over 124 metres in Hole AZ23220
Aston Bay and American West Metals find large copper targets at Nunavut project
Aston Bay's CEO described the discoveries from American West's survey results as 'spectacular'
Teck Resources gets regulatory approval for copper project in Peru
The Zafranal project is an open-pit mining operation that is expected to last for 19 years
Minto Metals reports 'disappointing and frustrating' first quarter this year
The Yukon miner generated 3.4 million pounds less copper last quarter than Q1, 2022
Anglo American gets environmental permit for US$3B extension of Chilean copper mine
Chile's ministry of environment granted the approval on Monday for the Los Bronces project
Filo Mining reports 'excellent' drill results from Argentina copper project
Filo plans to drill an estimated 40,000 metres this year and currently has nine active drills at Filo del Sol
Hudbay Minerals to acquire Copper Mountain in US$429M deal
The new copper producer will generate approximately 150,000 tonnes of the metal annually
McEwen Copper reports new assay results from Los Azules
The copper subsidiary has finished drilling the 25K metres it initially planned after resuming its exploration program in October
Lundin Mining to acquire majority interest in Chilean copper mine
The transaction is expected to close during the second half of 2023