Copper mining news
Vizsla Copper secures extension of trust land lease at the Palmer Project
Vizsla Copper Corp. has reached agreeable terms with the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Office to extend Upland Mining Lease 9100759 for an additional seven years, through 31 August 2033.
ERG’s Metalkol site awarded The Copper Mark
Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) has announced that its Metalkol site was recently awarded The Copper Mark, becoming the first ever mining tailings processing operation to achieve this recognition.
BHP and Faraday Copper sign letter of intent
A subsidiary of BHP and Faraday Copper have signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore a potential transaction whereby Faraday would acquire BHP’s San Manuel property in Arizona.
Morocco: A new frontier for copper exploration
Morocco’s 2016 mining code reforms opened the country to international investment, sparking renewed exploration. Tim Mccutcheon explains how companies like Talisman Metals are targeting sediment-hosted copper, aiming to confirm scale, thickness, and economic viability.
American Pacific announces new geological discoveries and target vectoring in preparation for drill programme at Madison Copper-Gold Project in Montana
American Pacific Mining Corp. have announced a new geological observation from ongoing work at its Madison Copper-Gold Project in Montana.
American Pacific welcomes launch of US 'Project Vault' strategic critical minerals reserve
American Pacific Mining Corp. has commented on the Trump Administration’s newly announced strategic critical minerals reserve, 'Project Vault,' and the potential implications for the company’s Madison Copper-Gold Project in Montana, USA.
Vizsla Copper receives letter of support from Alaska Governor and outlines 2026 exploration plans at the Palmer Project
Vizsla Copper Corp. has announced that it has received a formal Letter of Support from the Governor of Alaska recognising the strategic importance of the Palmer Project in Southeast Alaska and reaffirming the State’s commitment to responsible mineral development and domestic critical mineral supply.
Copper’s rally looks stretched but supply constraints still underpin prices
Grant Sporre, Global Head of Metals & Mining at Bloomberg Intelligence, shares insights into copper’s recent performance and a 2026 outlook for the sector.
Ivanhoe Electric and SQM enter into Typhoon™ driven mineral exploration and collaboration agreement in Chile to explore for new copper deposits
Ivanhoe Electric has executed a definitive collaboration and exploration agreement with Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile to explore for copper in northern Chile.
Copper security: Plenty of metal, precious few reliable sources
John Sisay, CEO of Consolidated Copper Corporation, delves into the topic of copper security, describing Namibia's competitive advantage as a predictable and credible source of copper.