Copper mining news
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.
Metso’s Direct Blister Furnace started up at Kamoa Kakula copper smelter in DRC
Metso’s Direct Blister Furnace has been successfully started up at Kamoa Copper’s Kamoa Kakula copper smelter in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the first copper anodes cast at the end of December.
Metso wins grinding mill contract for Viscaria copper mine in Sweden
Gruvaktiebolaget Viscaria has placed an order with Metso for the supply of two horizontal grinding mills for its newly reopened copper mine located in Kiruna, northern Sweden.
Metso signs landmark order for a major copper smelter delivery in Asia
Metso has won a major order for the delivery of engineering and key process equipment for a new primary copper smelter investment in Asia.