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Copperwood project area
Highland Copper identifies multiple optimisation opportunities at Copperwood ahead of updated feasibility
Updated 44 minutes ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

While TSX-V-listed Highland Copper Company undertakes ongoing studies towards an updated feasibility study on the Copperwood project, in Michigan, the company is evaluating lower cut-off grades to... 


Codelco's El Teniente mine
Chile's Codelco copper giant names Jorge Gomez as new CEO
Updated 1 hour 19 minutes ago By: Reuters

Chile's embattled State copper giant Codelco named Jorge Gomez as its new CEO on Wednesday as the company continues to deal with fallout following a scandal over inflated production figures. In a... 


Raw copper produced in Zambia
Zambia extends duty-free copper concentrate export duty waiver amid smelter outages
3rd June 2026 By: Reuters

Zambia has extended the suspension of a 10% duty on copper concentrate exports to September 30, to help clear stockpiles of unprocessed material as the country's major smelters undergo extended... 


Truck with copper ore in Zambia
Vedanta spin-off CopperTech yet to announce IPO value on NYSE
3rd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The NYSE will soon welcome its newest mining company, in integrated copper and cobalt producer CopperTech Metals, with the company having filed a registration statement with the US Securities and... 


An openpit mine operated by Zijin Mining Group
China picks State firm to help coordinate mining deals abroad
3rd June 2026 By: Bloomberg

China has chosen a new State investment company to help coordinate its overseas metals and mining deals, and counter mounting geopolitical risks that threaten its ability to secure resources,... 


Troilus project site
Troilus granted 70 MW power allocation in Québec to develop copper, gold mine
3rd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Troilus Mining Corporation (TMC) has secured approval from Québec authorities, Hydro-Québec and its Ministry of Economy, Science and Innovation, for its planned 70 MW power allocation to... 


Recycled cooking oil
BHP explores ship biofuel blend made from cooking oil, animal fat
3rd June 2026 By: Reuters

Australian iron-ore and copper miner BHP and Singapore's Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) have blended biofuel made from used cooking oil and waste animal fat to refuel a cargo... 


The Rietberg copper mine
Copper 360 reports improved underlying financial, operational performance
2nd June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Northern Cape-focused copper company Copper 360 says the financial year ended February 28 was a "significant" turning point for the company as its management focused on stabilising the balance... 


The Nchanga copper smelter
Vedanta's Zambian unit shuts copper smelter for maintenance
2nd June 2026 By: Reuters

LUSAKA – Vedanta's Konkola Copper Mines has started a 60-day shutdown of its Nchanga smelter in Zambia for maintenance and repairs, it said on Tuesday. KCM said the repairs and maintenance are... 


Golden Eye prospect at the Chibougamau project, in Québec
Central Asia proposes ‘win-win’ takeover of Cygnus and its Québec flagship
2nd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed base metals miner Central Asia Metals has proposed to acquire ASX- and TSX-V-listed Cygnus Metals at an implied equity value of A$232-million. The companies have entered into a... 


Stainless steel pipes
Trump signs proclamation amending tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports
2nd June 2026 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump on Monday signed a proclamation amending his Section 232 national security tariffs on some aluminum, steeland copper imports, the White House said. The proclamation... 


Barrick's Kibali gold mine
Barrick Mining weighs London listing as it negotiates Africa business sale, sources say
1st June 2026 By: Reuters

Barrick Mining, one of the world's leading gold miners, is weighing a possible London listing for its African business, with a potential all-share transaction with UK-listed Endeavour Mining seen... 


Soweto Cluster study poised for completion this month.
Soweto Cluster gold study on way as Pan African hits gold production top spot
1st June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The Soweto Cluster definitive feasibility study (DFS) is on track for completion this month, Pan African Resources reported on Monday, June 1 in an operational update ahead of its financial year... 


Cobalt nugget
Coda Minerals raises $6.7m for copper, cobalt PFS work in Australia
1st June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Coda Minerals has successfully completed a $6.7-million placement to institutional and sophisticated investors, which strengthens the company's balance sheet as it accelerates a number... 


Madison mine
American Pacific Mining starts large-scale gold, copper drilling in Montana
1st June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Vancouver-based precious metals exploration company American Pacific Mining Corporation has launched a 15 000 m reverse circulation (RC) and diamond core drill programme at its Madison copper/gold... 


Copper mineralisation
Irish energy transition company Forgent permitted to start gold, copper drilling in Australia
1st June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed energy transition company Forgent has garnered approval from the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration on a Programmes of Work (PoW) for the company’s maiden drilling campaign... 


Andacollo mine, in Chile
Galantas successfully raises $100m for Chile gold, copper exploration
29th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Galantas Gold Corporation has completed its previously announced private placement of 181-million units at a price of $0.55 apiece for aggregate gross proceeds of $100-million. Each... 


A core sample from the Thira porphyry copper discovery on the Poplar Copper project, central British Columbia
Canadian explorer Vizsla Copper turns drill focus to Woodjam, Palmer while it awaits Poplar results
29th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With copper recently reaching all-time high prices of $6.60/lb, Vancouver-based Vizsla Copper Corporation says the market is recognising the growing importance of new copper discoveries and... 


Mining's economic edge, mineral rights, copper make headlines
Mining's economic edge, mineral rights, copper make headlines
29th May 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer notes that the Minerals Council AGM heard this week that mining can elevate South Africa’s economic development; he also discusses the urgent need for a one-stop... 


Mining activity at Copper 360's operations
Copper 360 updates market on expected full-year financial results
28th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South African copper company Copper 360 has published an updated trading statement for the financial year ended February 28, informing shareholders that it is likely to report a 54% to 58%... 


Jubilee CEO Leon Coetzer
Jubilee secures $1.5m investment to support its copper growth strategy
28th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Zambia-focused integrated copper producer and resource developer Jubilee Metals, which is listed on the Aim and the AltX, has secured a $1.5-million unsecured convertible loan note investment... 


Minerals Council South Africa president Paul Dunne (centre) flanked by Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane (left) and vice-president Moses Madondo.
Cadastre must be rolled out ‘effectively, rapidly, transparently’ – Minerals Council
28th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The mining cadastre under development by South Africa’s Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) must be rolled out “effectively, rapidly and transparently”. That was the emphatic... 


McCreedy West mine, in Ontario
Magna Mining achieves positive cash margin from Ontario copper mine
28th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed copper and precious metals miner Magna Mining produced 4.1-million copper-equivalent payable pounds in the first quarter of the year, with both tonnage and grades forecast to increase... 


Copper ore
KGHM inks agreement to earn into Great Western, Bronco Creek’s Eastside-Tango copper project in Nevada
28th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed copper explorer Great Western has announced it is party to an option agreement with global copper producer KGHM Polska Miedz whereby KGHM may earn a 100% interest in the Eastside-Tango... 


Molten copper being cast
Copper braces for another round of US tariff roulette, Reuters says
28th May 2026 By: Reuters

Another round of tariff impacts are in store for copper, a Reuters columnist reports, as the deadline for a US decision on whether to impose tariffs on refined copper imports looms at the end of... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Mining can unlock growth, skills, job creation, Minerals Council AGM hears
27th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

With disciplined policy reform, modernisation and partnerships, mining can elevate South Africa’s economic development, industrial capability and social progress. “We can unlock growth, skills and... 


Minerals Council South Africa President Paul Dunne.
Urgent need for one-stop mineral rights shop, Minerals Council points out
27th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

There is an urgent need for a one-stop shop for mineral right applications to coordinate and align all relevant regulations from other departments, to streamline and expedite approval processes.... 


Lime production in Zambia
ZCCM-IH, Wonderful Group to invest $30m on reviving Ndola lime production facility
27th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Zambia's State-owned mineral and energy investment holding company ZCCM Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH) has entered into a joint venture (JV) with the Wonderful Group of Companies to develop and... 


A drill rig used for exploration
Arc agrees settlement as a final resolution to Zambia legal disputes
27th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed exploration company Arc Minerals, which is focused on discovering and developing Tier 1 copper deposits in Africa, has executed a comprehensive settlement agreement with various... 


Copper mineralisation
Lodestar confirms solid backing for $4.7m capital raise for exploration in three regions
27th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed critical minerals explorer Lodestar Minerals has received firm commitments to raise $4.4-million through a placement, which will drive the company's exploration efforts across the Three... 


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