BHP faces labor protests amid $12B expansion plan for Chile copper mines
BHP’s plan to invest over US$12 billion in expanding its copper operations in Chile, including projects to address declining production at its Escondida and Spence...
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China launches $5 billion investment initiative to boost Zambia’s copper mining industry
China has officially launched the Chinese Mining Enterprise Association in Zambia (CMEAZ), a major initiative aimed at investing $5 billion into Zambia’s mining sector by...
Ivanhoe Mines sets new copper production record at Kamoa-Kakula Complex in DR Congo
Ivanhoe Mines has achieved a new milestone in copper production at its Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reaching a record...
Argentina poised to rival Peru in copper production with new projects and economic reforms
Argentina’s mining sector is experiencing a resurgence, positioning itself to potentially rival Peru, the world’s second-largest copper producer, by addressing anticipated supply challenges for the...
US copper production projected to rise 4% in 2024, driven by mine expansions and new projects
US copper production is projected to increase by 4.0% in 2024, reaching 1,172.8 thousand tonnes (kt) from 1,127.5 kt in 2023. This growth will be...
Lifezone Metals achieves first nickel, copper and cobalt production from Kabanga project in Tanzania
Lifezone Metals has successfully produced nickel, copper and cobalt cathode materials from concentrates derived from borehole core samples at its Kabanga project in northwest Tanzania....
Vedanta completes $245.75 million payment, reclaims control of KCM and plans major production boost in Zambia
Vedanta Resources Holdings Limited (VRHL or Vedanta) has confirmed a significant milestone by paying USD 245.75 million as part of its commitment under the KCM...
Addressing the copper shortfall: Implications for U.S. renewable energy objectives
A recent University of Michigan study sheds light on a concerning gap in copper production essential for meeting renewable energy targets in the United States....
Transforming mining: “Zijin’s sustainable impact in Serbia
Over the past five years, “Zijin” has tackled air pollution in Bor and implemented a wastewater recycling system, ensuring no discharge into waterways, according to...
Chinese copper producers ramp up exports amid price surge
In a bid to dampen soaring copper prices and alleviate pressure on their order books, Chinese copper producers are gearing up to export up to...
