Copper mining news
The Copper Mark and the SSI sign agreement supporting responsible production in the renewables sector
The Copper Mark and the Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) have signed a memorandum of understanding that provides a framework for collaboration promoting responsible production and sourcing of copper across the solar energy value chain.
Mining has always looked to rock for answers – The next clues come from life
Rising copper demand is outpacing traditional supply. Dr. Liz Dennett, Founder and CEO of Endolith, explains why ore grade decline matters, how bio-based approaches are emerging, and where the next wave of mineral recovery may come from.
Copper added to new USGS critical minerals list, highlighting increased support for US copper projects
American Pacific Mining Corp. has highlighted the recent addition of copper to the US Geological Survey (USGS)’s 2025 list of critical minerals as the Trump Administration expands the scope of what minerals are considered vital to US interests.
Vedanta Resources launches CopperTech Metals to bolster US copper security and advance technology and infrastructure transformation
Vedanta Resources Limited has announced the launch of CopperTech Metals Inc, a US-domiciled company with a mission to 'Power the Copper Century' and to bolster America's copper security needs while capitalising on surging copper demand driven by artificial intelligence, data centre expansion, grid modernisation, defence technologies and industrial onshoring requirements.
EPA issues final approval for copper mining project in Utah
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved an aquifer exemption request from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) that will allow the expansion of copper mining in a part of the Burro Canyon aquifer in San Juan County, Utah.
Global Mining Review Spotlight with Baker Hughes
In this latest Spotlight Interview, Will Owen, Editor of Global Mining Review, sat down with Rebecca O’Donnell, Senior Product Manager at Baker Hughes.
Peru: Mining for the Future
Doris Hiam-Galvez PhD, Programme Chair WMC 2026, comments on the role of South America, and especially Peru, in meeting the demand for critical minerals in the context of the global energy transition.
Sandvik to supply underground equipment fleet to JCHX for Botswana copper mine
JCHX Mining Management has selected Sandvik Mining to supply a 32-unit underground equipment fleet to support mining operations at MMG’s Khoemacau Copper Mine.
NIU Invest secures majority stake in Critical Metals
NIU Invest SE, headed by Austrian investor Cevdet Caner, has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Critical Metals PLC by way of a subscription of 61 million new ordinary shares.
American Pacific Mining provides corporate update on the Palmer Project in Southeast Alaska
American Pacific Mining Corp provides an update on its 100%-owned Palmer Project, a high-grade copper-zinc-barite VMS deposit located in Southeast Alaska.