Copper mining news
Epiroc wins large equipment order for copper mine in Botswana
Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won a large order from global mining company MMG Limited for underground equipment for a major copper mine in Botswana.
MIT-Spinout SiTration and BHP launch Arizona pilot to trial copper recovery technology at historic BHP mine site
As demand for copper accelerates, SiTration and BHP are excited to announce the launch of two pilot deployments to trial SiTration’s valorisation technology in the historic Globe-Miami mining district of Arizona at BHP’s Copper Cities site.
Metso to deliver key processing equipment for the Yitirrti copper-zinc-silver project
Metso has been awarded orders by GR Engineering Services to deliver key minerals processing technology for Develop Global’s Yitirrti copper-zinc-silver project in Western Australia.
American Pacific Mining provides progress update for Phase I drill programme at Madison Copper-Gold Project in Montana
American Pacific Mining Corp. has provided an update on the company’s 15 000 m drill programme at its Madison Copper-Gold Project near Silver Star, Montana.
Anglo American operations in Peru and Chile recognised by The Copper Mark for responsible production practices
Anglo American announces that its Quellaveco copper mine in Peru and its three managed copper operations in Chile – the Los Bronces and El Soldado mines and Chagres smelter – have been awarded The Copper Mark following independent assessments against the Copper Mark criteria for responsible copper production.
Anglo Asian Mining appoints Worley for Azerbaijan copper feasibility studies
Worley has been appointed by Anglo Asian Mining PLC to deliver feasibility studies for the Xarxar and Garadag copper deposits in Azerbaijan.
Epiroc wins large order for mining equipment in Peru
Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won a large order for mining equipment for a major copper mine in Peru.
Westfill awarded backfill and workforce training contract at Khoemacau Copper Mine
Westfill has secured a backfill-focused contract at the Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana, delivering both operational support and workforce training from early May 2026.
Another step forward in BHP’s South Australian growth plans with award of design and supply contract
BHP has awarded a design and supply contract to China Nerin Engineering Co. Ltd (Nerin) for key processing facilities as part of the proposed smelter and refinery expansion project in South Australia.
South America’s mining moment: Opportunity, pressure, and the race to execute
Mario Saavedra V, General Manager at Multotec Chile & Perú, discusses South America's potential to lead the next era of global copper and lithium supply.