Copper mining news
Capstone Mining releases technical report for Santo Domingo Iron Oxide-Copper-Gold project
The report "reconfirms the value of Santo Domingo as a desirable copper-iron-gold project" according to Capstone's CEO and President, Darren Pylot.
QRC: resources sector powering Queensland
The Queensland Resources Council’s Chief Executive said that the resources sector contributed AUS$62.9 billion to the state’s economy in 2017 – 2018.
Teck announces dividend and CAN$400 million share buyback
The company’s directors have approved an eligible dividend of CAN$0.15 per share and a CAN$400 million share buyback.
Antofagasta to expand Los Pelambres copper mine
The company’s board has approved a US$1.3 billion expansion, with construction work to begin in January.
Independence joins Encounter Resources as new partner to advance Paterson copper-cobalt exploration
Encounter Resources welcomes Independence Group NL as a new major shareholder and partner in advancing the company’s Yeneena copper-cobalt project in Western Australia.
Metso to divest its grinding media business to Moly-Cop
The transaction comprises the sale of Metso Spain Holding, S.L.U, including operations in two locations with around 80 employees in Spain (Bilbao and Seville).
Ecuador to grow mining industry to 4% GDP by 2021
Ecuador will soon release a formal Government policy to make the mining industry a long-term key economic driver, with five major world-class mining projects facilitating this growth.
Wood awarded centralisation contract for mining project in Chile
Wood will prepare a pre-feasibility study for a technologically-advanced integrated operations centre, including cloud data storage and information management for its operations, easily accessible from anywhere in the world.
"Copper required for the modern economy more than any other metal"
Antofagasta said the outlook for copper is positive due to urbanisation, growing income levels in emerging markets and increased electromobility.
Imperial Metals Corporation reveals 3Q18 production results
The company’s Red Chris and Mount Polley mines produced 16.14 million lb copper and 16 488 oz gold in 3Q18.