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Barrick president and CEO Mark Bristow
Construction of Lumwana’s $2bn super pit expansion under way
Updated 7 hours ago By: Darren Parker

Construction of the $2-billion super pit expansion project at NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Mining Corp’s Lumwana mine, in Zambia, is well under way, accelerating its transformation into a Tier 1... 


US President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on refined copper.
US copper buyers seen paying a high price for Trump’s tariff
11th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

US buyers of copper will pay a high price if President Donald Trump pushes ahead with a 50% tariff on refined metal as opposed to copper products such as wiring, according to officials in Chile.... 


First Quantum says Prospect investment key to Zambia copper expansion
11th July 2025 By: Reuters

First Quantum Minerals' recent investment in Prospect Resources is key to the extension of mine life at Zambia's Sentinel mine, FQM's country director Anthony Mukutuma said on Friday. The... 


Koryx announces upsized bought deal public offering of C$17m
11th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-V-listed Koryx Copper has entered into an amended agreement with Stifel Nicolaus Canada to act as lead underwriter and sole bookrunner, on behalf of a syndicate of underwriters, to increase the... 


From left to right;  Nozipho Zitha, Johan Reyneke, Johann Janse van Rensburg and Tshidi Ngobeni.
PMC, LH Marthinusen launch robotics, coding initiative at a local high school
11th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Copper miner Palabora Mining Company (PMC) and transformer manufacturer LH Marthinusen (LHM) have partnered to establish a fully equipped robotics and coding classroom at Frans du Toit High School,... 


Monthly uptick in mining, manufacturing bodes well for Q2 GDP growth - BER
11th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

While mining production was still steeply down on a year-on-year basis, month-on-month output growth improved for a second month in April. Another monthly uptick in May bodes well for the sector’s... 


URU drill core
URU Metals confirms high-grade resource continuity at Zeb nickel project
11th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed URU Metals has confirmed the presence of thicker and higher-grade nickel/copper/platinum group metals horizons beneath the historic openpit resource of the Zeb nickel project, in South... 


Misima mine in Papua New Guinea
Kingston clears debt, eyes copper growth after A$50m Misima boost
11th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Kingston Resources has received the first A$50-million cash payment from Ok Tedi Mining following completion of the previously announced sale of its Misima gold project in Papua New... 


FireFly doubles SPP to A$10m
FireFly doubles SPP to A$10m
11th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Emerging copper and gold company FireFly has doubled the size of its recently-announced share purchase plan (SPP) to A$10-million, following “extremely strong demand” for plan. Applications under... 


DRC-made gold bar
Arc reaches settlement with Avanti, Regency for cash instead of shares
11th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed copper investment company Arc Minerals has entered into a binding settlement agreement with Avanti Gold and its subsidiary Regency Mining to settle an outstanding $1.25-million owed to... 


Barrick Mining CEO Mark Bristow
Copper's positive, long-term trajectory unchanged despite US tariff, Barrick CEO says
11th July 2025 By: Reuters

Copper miners remain bullish on the metal's future prospects even as a looming 50% US tariff creates short-term price volatility, Barrick Mining Corp CEO Mark Bristow said in Zambia, where the... 


Ecuador court to decide on fee that mining industry says imperils drilling
11th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Ecuador’s government and its fledgling mining industry are heading into a legal battle over a controversial fee announced last month. The industry sees the measure as a tax that will stymie... 


Hudbay Minerals suspends Snow Lake operations due to wildfire
11th July 2025 By: Reuters

Canadian copper miner Hudbay Minerals said on Thursday it has temporarily suspended operations in Snow Lake due to a wildfire in Northern Manitoba. Some exploration work near Snow Lake has also... 


Man testing samples in a laboratory
Company focuses on metallurgical testwork optimisation
11th July 2025

In Johannesburg, South Africa, where a gold rush once fuelled the establishment of this major city, mineral processing technology company Maelgwyn South Africa (MSA) is keeping the legacy alive by... 


A Marsay Equipment small mobile crushing and screening plant
Order moves supplier deeper into Africa
11th July 2025 By: Halima Frost

Turnkey crushing and quarrying solutions company Gold Rock Projects has completed the manufacture of a new two-stage, three-product aggregate plant – the Marsay 100 TPH – for a client in Nigeria.... 


A photo of the Roen Formation which is being prospected in the DRC
New standard opens continental discussion
11th July 2025

As was expected, the recently initiated Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) has stimulated discussion across Africa’s mining fraternity, reports consulting engineering and scientific... 


a photo of DRC's first female Prime Minister Judith Tuluka stood on the podium at DRC Mining Week
Event highlights increased continental mining investment
11th July 2025 By: Halima Frost

Having amassed an impressive attendance of over 16 500 attendees, including that of C-suite mining executives, government representatives and investors, this year’s DRC Mining Week has assured the... 


Four men in visi vests stood looking at samples under a tarp structure in the Bush
Miner acquires shares in Côte d’Ivoire operation
11th July 2025 By: Halima Frost

Precious metals miner Fortuna Mining last month acquired 15 037 593 common shares of TSX Venture Exchange-listed mineral exploration company Awalé Resources by entering into an investor rights... 


Image of Cuba flag and periodic table symbols for gold/copper
Nueva Sabana gold/copper openpit mine – Stage 1, Cuba
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Australia-based mining company Antilles Gold has reported that, subject to finalising project funding in the near term, the first shipment of concentrate could occur in the first quarter of 2026. 


Stack of gold bars
Loma Larga gold project, Ecuador
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The updated feasibility study is on track for completion in the second quarter of 2025. 


Malachite from Haib project
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Koryx Copper has completed a further six diamond drill holes for 1 808 m out of a planned 37 holes as part of the Phase 2 drill programme for its 2025 exploration and project development strategy. 


Underground Flat Mines at Okiep
Okiep Copper Project, South Africa – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has secured firm commitments for a placement of new fully paid ordinary shares to sophisticated and professional investors. 


First copper anode production from Kamoa-Kakula’s state-of-the-art, on-site copper smelter is expected in October
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that the Phase 1, 2 and 3 concentrators have milled a total 3.62-million tonnes of ore. 


Pebble drill rig
Pebble copper/gold/molybdenum/silver/rhenium project, US – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Northern Dynasty and Pebble Limited Partnership, have confirmed their engagement in settlement discussions with the US Environmental Protection Agency. 


Prieska underground
Prieska copper/zinc mine, South Africa – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Orion Minerals has secured firm commitments for a placement of new fully paid ordinary shares to sophisticated and professional investors. 


Image of copper ore
Rietberg copper mine, South Africa – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Copper 360 has reported that further capital expenditure is required for a sustainable mining operation. 


Image of graphite from the Orom-Cross project
Orom-Cross graphite project, Uganda – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Blencowe Resources has completed the Stage 7 drilling programme, which has confirmed the continuity of mineralisation. 


Belararox to drill four priority copper targets at its Kalahari Copper Project by Aug
10th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Belararox has identified four highly prospective targets within PL0085, a key part of the company’s Kalahari copper project (KCP), in Botswana, which are to be drill tested in August.... 


Oscillate secures exclusive right to study, buy 17 copper licences in Botswana
10th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Copper and base metals developer Oscillate has signed a nonbinding heads of terms agreement with Kalahari Copper to acquire a subsidiary that holds copper and silver exploration tenements, in... 


Taseko publishes updated plan for Yellowhead
Taseko publishes updated plan for Yellowhead
10th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Base metals miner Taseko Mines has released an updated technical report for its Yellowhead copper project in British Columbia, highlighting the long-term value creation that it has managed since... 


Gold nuggets
Aton uncovers more gold, silver and base metal mineralisation in Egypt
10th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Aton Resources has completed a 113-hole diamond drilling programme on the Abu Marawat deposit, in Egypt The 9 642 m programme aimed to test near-surface mineralisation in an area of... 


Copper
Chile to drive global copper mine output growth of 2.5% this year – BMI
10th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Research agency BMI expects global copper mine output to grow by 2.5% year-on-year for 2025, supported by recovering production in Chile and an ongoing ramp-up of the Oyu Tolgoi mine, in Mongolia.... 


Koryx announces C$10m bought deal financing to advance Haib project
10th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX-V-listed Koryx Copper has entered into an agreement with Stifel Nicolaus Canada to act as lead underwriter and sole bookrunner, on behalf of a syndicate of underwriters. Under the terms of the... 


Jubilee appoints Shard Capital as joint broker; South African asset sale continues
10th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals Group has announced the appointment of Shard Capital Partners as its joint broker with immediate effect. The firm replaces RBC Capital Markets as joint... 


Glencore's Mount Isa operation
Trump’s copper tariff creates export opportunity for Australia
10th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

As the US turns inward with a sweeping new tariff on copper imports, Australia is positioning itself to step up as a stable, reliable supplier in increasingly fractured global markets. The... 


Trump says 50% tariff on copper imports to take effect Aug 1
Trump says 50% tariff on copper imports to take effect Aug 1
10th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump said the US would begin levying a 50% tariff on copper imports from August 1, confirming a move that will batter producers of everything from automobiles to homes and... 


Black Cat senior geologist Sammy Bakie conducting reconnaissance mapping and sampling at Big Sarah.
Black Cat Syndicate's Big Sarah gets even bigger
10th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian gold miner Black Cat Syndicate is scaling up its land position around the Big Sarah gold prospect within its Paulsens gold operation, adding about 460 km² of tenure to reach a total of 3... 


Copper squeeze unravels with window closing to beat Trump tariff
9th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

An acute copper supply squeeze is coming to an abrupt end as President Donald Trump’s plan to soon slap a 50% tariff on the metal narrows the window to profit from surging US prices. Key spreads on... 


Endeavour Silver delivers 2.5Moz silver-equivalent
9th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE- and TSX-listed Endeavour Silver has reported second-quarter production of 1.48-million ounces of silver and 7 755 oz of gold, totaling 2.53-million silver equivalent ounces, as the company... 


Taseko gets going on Yellowhead enviro review
Taseko gets going on Yellowhead enviro review
9th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Base metals miner Taseko Mines has formally launched the environmental assessment (EA) process for its Yellowhead copper project, following the acceptance of its initial project description (IPD)... 


Smelter mishap stokes shutdown push at top copper miner Codelco
Smelter mishap stokes shutdown push at top copper miner Codelco
9th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

A recent mishap at a century-old copper smelter owned by Codelco is stoking debate over the pros and cons of shutting it down as a global smelting glut puts pressure on old, high-cost plants. Some... 


Codelco chairperson Maximo Pacheco
World's top copper producer Chile in wait-and-see mode after Trump tariff bombshell
9th July 2025 By: Reuters

Chile, the world's No. 1 copper producer, is in wait-and-see mode after US President Donald Trump announced a surprise 50% tariff on imports of the red metal, with the Andean nation blindsided... 


US President Donald Trump
Trump says US to impose 50% tariff on copper imports, copper futures jump
9th July 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump said he will announce a 50% tariff on copper on Tuesday, hoping to boost US production of a metal critical to electric vehicles, military hardware, the power grid and many... 


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