Copper mining news

Metso and Almalyk MMC have signed an agreement for the delivery of technology for a new copper smelter in Uzbekistan.

Taseko Mines has acquired a 100% interest in the Gibraltar Mine in Canada.

The Mining Association of Canada and The Copper Mark will collaborate to enhance the assurance processes of both Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) and the Copper Mark standards.

American Pacific has announced the 2024 budget and work programme at its Palmer Project in Alaska.

East Star has been awarded a second copper porphyry exploration licence at deposits in Kazakhstan.

Great Southern Copper has announced that early results received for its scout RC drilling programmes at its Teresita and Abundante prospects confirm high-grade Cu and Au target models.

Vast Resources has secured a new exclusive offtake agreement with Trafigura for all copper concentrate produced at the company’s Baita Plai Polymetallic Mine in Romania.

East Star Resources has updated its resource model for the Verkhuba copper deposit in Kazakhstan.

Getech has announced a copper exploration joint venture in Kazakhstan with East Star Resources.

Norton Rose Fullbright has advised First Quantum Minerals on its copper prepay arrangement with the largest copper producer in China.