BHP leans on copper growth, not big deals
CEO Mike Henry said there’s no urgent need for deals as the company aims for 2.5 million tonnes of copper equivalent annually.
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Roundup Video: Star Copper reports wide copper-gold drill assays
Early drilling at Star Copper’s (CSE: STCU; US-OTC: STCUF) namesake project in northern British Columbia has confirmed broad near-surface copper-gold mineralization, reinforcing the case for a larger porphyry system at…
Niger returns Orano uranium, Mali renews Barrick licence as Sahel states adjust
Military governments in Africa’s troubled Sahel region are taking separate steps that may ease concerns over resource nationalism. Niger plans to return uranium to France’s Orano while Mali is extending…
Fortescue rolls out battery trains in Western Australia
Australian iron ore producer Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has commissioned two battery electric locomotives in Western Australia’s Pilbara, marking a key step in its plan to achieve real zero emissions across…
Roundup Video: Northisle leans on $2B PEA to push North Island forward
Northisle Copper and Gold (TSXV: NCX; US-OTC: NTCPF) plans to take its North Island copper-gold project on northern Vancouver Island to a prefeasibility study by year-end, CEO Sam Lee said….
Copper price dips as smelting activity hits decade low
After rallying through 2025 (not without some deep troughs) and into this year driven by supply disruptions in Indonesia and South America alongside tariff disruptions, copper prices are pulling back…
Indaba: How AI in mining is like self-driving cars
The planet’s most advanced artificial intelligence isn’t a chatbot, it’s a robotic vehicle, and Stanford University researchers say mining should pay attention. A team at Stanford’s Mineral-X initiative, led by…
Treasure Hunt Video: Alberta retirees win latest treasure hunt prize
Gold may dominate headlines for its price, but in southern British Columbia it recently became the reward for sharp research and family teamwork. Jeff and Jeannie Buckles, a retired geotechnical…
Lundin finds new copper-gold systems in Ecuador
Canada’s Lundin Gold (TSX: LUG; US-OTC: LUGDF) said drilling near its Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador showed a large intrusive complex hosting several shallow copper-gold porphyry systems within a…
TNM Blast from the Past: Birth of the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame
The recent Canadian Mining Hall of Fame awards gala stirred memories at The Miner of how it all got started. We dug out the paper files to find this shot…
Agnico Eagle profit soars as reserves hit record
Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX, NYSE: AEM) said annual profit more than doubled as Canada’s largest gold miner boosted its dividend and reported record 2025 reserves of the precious metal. The…
Roundup Video: Enchi results impress as Newcore advances PFS
Newcore Gold (TSXV: NCAU; US-OTC: NCAUF) expects to deliver a pre-feasibility study on its Enchi gold project in Ghana by this summer, as drilling starts to point to higher-grade potential…