Panama moves to unlock copper from First Quantum mine
Panama is set to authorize the removal and processing of stockpiled ore at First Quantum’s (TSX: FM) shuttered Cobre Panama copper mine, marking a key step in managing the idled operation….
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Vizsla drilling extends Poplar copper system in B.C.
Vizsla Copper (TSXV: VCU; US-OTC: VCUFF) said new drilling at the Poplar copper-molybdenum project in central British Columbia has extended the porphyry system’s footprint by 200 metres to the north….
BC to suspend parts of Indigenous rights law
British Columbia Premier David Eby is proposing a temporary suspension of parts of landmark Indigenous rights law after a court ruling found B.C.’s mineral claims system conflicts with it. The…
Spotlight 2: 4 companies to watch in Latin America
In addition to precious metals, Latin America is rich in critical minerals, such as copper, and lithium. Beyond these minerals, the continent has potential in graphite, nickel, manganese and rare earth elements. It is proving to be…
White House taps Highland Copper in local supply push
The U.S. administration has named Highland Copper (TSX-V: HI) as a contributor to expanding domestic copper supply, highlighting the Canadian miner’s growing strategic relevance. The recognition follows President Donald Trump’s…
Spotlight 1: 4 companies to watch in Latin America
In addition to precious metals, Latin America is rich in critical minerals, such as copper, and lithium. Beyond these minerals, the continent has potential in graphite, nickel, manganese and rare earth elements. It is proving to be…
South America’s rightward shift lifts mining
Colombia’s May 31 presidential election will test whether Latin America’s shift towards more market-friendly governments can deliver a more reliable environment for mining investment, with polls showing a left-leaning candidate in the lead. The…
Cerrado battles Portugal over stalled copper-zinc project
Cerrado Gold (TSXV: CERT; US-OTC: CRDOF) reported higher annual earnings on Thursday, though attention is shifting towards a legal dispute in Portugal that could determine the future of its Lagoa…
Wheaton lands $4.3B BHP silver stream
Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX: WPM) has secured a $4.3-billion silver streaming in Latin America deal with BHP (LSE, NYSE, ASX: BHP) and struck its first Australian agreement with KGL Resources…
Podcast: Copper, sulphur and Strait of Hormuz, ft Bloomberg Intelligence’s Grant Sporre
This week’s episode features Grant Sporre, Global Head of Metals and Mining at Bloomberg Intelligence, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the copper market and the potential impact of…
Ivanhoe stuns market with deep DRC copper output cut
Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) has slashed near-term production guidance for its flagship Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo, surprising analysts and resetting investor expectations. The company now…
Glencore seeks Canada funding for copper smelter
Glencore (LSE: GLEN) said it’s seeking Canadian government funding to modernize its copper processing plants in Quebec – including the century-old Horne smelter and a sister refinery in Montreal. The…