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Mining giant Grupo Mexico reports profit bump as copper costs shrink
30th July 2025 By: Reuters

Mining and transportation conglomerate Grupo Mexico reported net profit rose 10% in the second quarter, helped by lower mining costs and a good performance from its copper byproducts business even... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
Tau says reset in US trade relations ‘unavoidable’ on eve of reciprocal tariff deadline
29th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says a reset in South Africa’s trade relations with the US is unavoidable, but has also reiterated the country’s stance that negotiations remain... 


Copper 360 enters negotiations for additional equity capital
29th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Copper 360 has advised shareholders that it has entered into negotiations regarding the introduction of additional equity capital, which if successfully concluded, may have a material... 


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Two SABS execs suspended pending investigations into alleged corruption, mismanagement
29th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

After months of whistleblower reports, investigations and lobbying, the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) COO Lungelo Ntobongwana and chief corporate services officer (CCSO) Lizo Makele have... 


Hercules strikes deal with Barrick to expand Idaho copper project
29th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian exploration company Hercules Metals has entered a strategic agreement with Barrick Gold to consolidate control of a 73-km copper belt surrounding its flagship Leviathan discovery in... 


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Botswana Diamonds awarded AI-identified acreage
29th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Botswana Diamonds has been awarded four prospecting licences in Botswana following an extensive country-wide AI-driven exploration programme which generated several highly prospective... 


Fluor receives final notice to proceed on Reko Diq
Fluor receives final notice to proceed on Reko Diq
29th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-based engineering group Fluor has received the final notice to proceed from Barrick Mining on the development of the multibillion-dollar Reko Diq copper project in Pakistan. Fluor was named... 


CuFe scoping study highlights potential of Tennant Creek copper/gold project
29th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Emerging copper company CuFe has published a scoping study for its Orlando openpit copper/gold project in the Northern Territory, delivering a pre-tax net present value (NPV) of about A$355-million... 


Finance Minister Mario Marcel
Chile will ask US to include copper within US-Chile trade deal
29th July 2025 By: Reuters

Chile expects US copper tariffs to be discussed within broader US trade talks in Washington this week, Finance Minister Mario Marcel said on Monday in an interview with local radio program Duna.... 


Peru mulls green light for $6bn in mining projects
Peru mulls green light for $6bn in mining projects
29th July 2025 By: Reuters

 Peru is considering whether to give the green light to a wave of new mining projects worth a combined $6-billion in investments, President Dina Boluarte said on Monday, as her deeply unpopular... 


Develop pushes ahead with copper/zinc growth strategy
28th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Base metals miner Develop Global said on Monday that it had kicked off concentrate shipments from its Woodlawn copper/zinc mine in New South Wales and that it was fast-tracking underground... 


Tom Palmer
Newmont prioritises buybacks and organic growth
25th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold mining major Newmont is turning inward, choosing to return cash to shareholders rather than chase new acquisitions, even as improved results bolster free cash flow generation. “Our focus is... 


Congo is targeting cobalt price that boosts local processing
Congo is targeting cobalt price that boosts local processing
25th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

The Democratic Republic of Congo is seeking a cobalt price that encourages domestic processing, as the government considers its next steps to follow a ban on exports of the battery metal, according... 


Three workers rescued after being trapped at Newmont's Red Chris mine in Canada
Three workers rescued after being trapped at Newmont's Red Chris mine in Canada
25th July 2025 By: Reuters

Three workers from Hy-Tech Drilling at Newmont's Red Chris mine project were safely brought to the surface following a fall-of-ground incident, the company said on Friday. Newmont added that it... 


Tailings from the Bingham Canyon copper mine in Utah contain tellurium.
US targets critical minerals in mine waste to boost supply security
25th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The US Interior Department on Thursday moved to expand domestic access to critical minerals by targeting mine waste and other legacy sources for extraction. Under a new directive from Interior... 


Rio Tinto expands Quebec lithium push through Azimut option
Rio Tinto expands Quebec lithium push through Azimut option
25th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto is deepening its footprint in Canada’s James Bay lithium corridor, expanding an existing partnership with junior explorer Azimut Exploration to include new lithium... 


Latest Teck setbacks in Chile underscore copper supply struggles
Latest Teck setbacks in Chile underscore copper supply struggles
25th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Teck Resources’ lowered production guidance for its flagship Chilean mine in the latest setback to the Canadian company’s efforts to join the copper big leagues. The sprawling Quebrada Blanca... 


Newmont races to reach trapped miners at Red Chris
Newmont races to reach trapped miners at Red Chris
25th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining major Newmont is continuing rescue efforts to reach three workers trapped underground at the Red Chris mine in British Columbia, following two fall-of-ground incidents that have blocked... 


POST MINE LEGACY
The new Barrick Academy aims to be used to train more than 2 000 forepersons, supervisors and superintendents over the next 24 months
Former mine sees new life as training centre, SEZ
25th July 2025 By: Donna Slater

Following the July 2021 closure of its Buzwagi gold mine in Tanzania, and in line with its mine closure objective of leaving a positive legacy, gold and copper major Barrick opened a training... 


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Angolan mining grows, transforming economy
25th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

There is significant growth and transformation in Angola’s mining industry, driven by strategic reforms, infrastructure development and an increase in foreign investment, attendees of the Investing... 


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US institution reaffirms corridor financing
25th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has reaffirmed its $500-million commitment to fund the Lobito Corridor project, with the focus on upgrading a 1 300 km railway line from... 


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Copper developer backed by regional major for exploration
25th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

In the ongoing development of its flagship Mumbezhi copper project in Zambia, copper and lithium developer Prospect Resources has executed an investment agreement with copper miner First Quantum... 


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SA gold miners look to overcome structural constraints as high prices persist
25th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite rising  gold prices driven by increased central bank demand and ongoing global geopolitical tensions – which should benefit South African gold miners– local production continues to decline... 


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Emerging pictures
25th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

A picture has started to emerge of the potential economic fallout of America’s existing, as well as potentially imminent, tariffs on South African goods. Recent econometric modelling has helped to... 


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SA gold miners look to overcome structural constraints as high prices persist
25th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite rising  gold prices driven by increased central bank demand and ongoing global geopolitical tensions – which should benefit South African gold miners– local production continues to decline... 


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Florence Copper in situ copper recovery facility, US – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction is nearing completion. 


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Gossan Valley copper/zinc project, Australia – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has received final project approvals. 


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Pebble copper/gold/molybdenum/silver/rhenium project, US – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Copper and gold developer Northern Dynasty Minerals has asked a federal court in Alaska to move forward with a summary judgment schedule in its lawsuit over the veto of its project during the Biden... 


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Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 7, South Africa – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Department of Electricity and Energy has appointed a further eight compliant bidders. 


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Rietberg mine and processing expansion project, South Africa – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Primary copper producer Copper 360 Limited is now ready to progress to the next phase of mine development and expansion. 


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St Ives hybrid microgrid project, Australia – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is progressing on time and within budget.  


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Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kefi Gold and Copper is preparing to start paying compensation to affected nearby community members as part of Phase 1 of a community resettlement action plan. 


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Didipio mine, Philippines
25th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold and copper mine in the northern Luzon region of the Philippines. 


MAC Copper lifts output, maintains growth targets as Harmony deal progresses
MAC Copper lifts output, maintains growth targets as Harmony deal progresses
24th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian copper miner MAC Copper on Thursday posted a sharp rise in second-quarter copper production and reaffirmed its target of surpassing 50 000 t/y of copper equivalent by 2026, while... 


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Locally distributed dewatering pump stays the distance on Zambian copper mine
24th July 2025

Almost a year after installation, a dewatering pump supplied by Integrated Pump Technology, in partnership with its local distributor IES, is still performing at its peak on a major mining... 


Venetia Diamond Mine in South Africa's Limpopo province.
Higher margins, more cash generation on way, Anglo CEO predicts unequivocally
24th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Looking beyond this transitionary year, Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Anglo American will emerge as a highly differentiated, higher margin and more cash generative business, Anglo American CEO... 


Japan copper smelters face tough talks with global miners over processing fee
Japan copper smelters face tough talks with global miners over processing fee
24th July 2025 By: Reuters

Japanese copper smelters face tough mid-year negotiations with global miners over treatment and processing charges (TC/RCs) as they wouldn't be able to accept the very low terms that Chinese... 


First Quantum makes progress in Panama, reports lower Q2 output
24th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada's First Quantum Minerals has reported further progress at its halted Cobre Panama mine, while in Zambia the miner posted lower second-quarter copper and nickel production. In its June... 


Xtract completes reconnaissance programme in Morocco
24th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Xtract Resources has reported that the company has completed a 90-day reconnaissance programme on the antimony exploration licences held by Xtract's 80%-owned venture Wildstone, in... 


The extension of the Highland Valley mine will secure access to copper for the next two decades.
Teck approves multibillion-dollar life extension of Canada's biggest copper mine
24th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian metals miner Teck Resources on Wednesday sanctioned the construction of a major life extension project at its Highland Valley Copper (HVC) mine in British Columbia, securing the... 


Codelco chairperson Maximo Pacheco
Top copper producer Chile still without details on US tariffs, officials say
24th July 2025 By: Reuters

 Chile's Mining Minister and the chairman of the world's biggest copper producer, Codelco, said on Wednesday they have not yet received details on 50% copper tariffs due to be imposed by the United... 


Argentina approves Galan Lithium for incentives scheme, but rejects Ganfeng
24th July 2025 By: Reuters

Argentina approved Australian miner Galan Lithium's $217-million lithium project in the Catamarca province for a new incentives programme known as RIGI, but rejected a separate bid from China's... 


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