Copper mining news
American Pacific to commence drilling at Madison Copper-Gold Project
American Pacific Mining Corp. has reported a five hole diamond drill campaign is set to commence in early 4Q23 at the Madison Copper-Gold Project.
Ivanhoe Electric completes IA for Santa Cruz Copper Project
Ivanhoe Electric has announced the results from the initial assessment for the Santa Cruz Copper Project, located west of Casa Grande, Arizona.
Getech assists Nittetsu Mining with copper exploration in Peru
Getech has successfully assisted Nittesu Mining to identify favourable conditions for iron oxide copper gold (IOCG) minerals deposits in Peru.
Epiroc and Kamoa Copper strengthen partnership
Epiroc is continuing its successful partnership with Kamoa Copper SA in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, having won its largest-ever order.
Orion awards trial mining contract to Newark’s P2 Mining
Orion Minerals has awarded a six-month trial mining contract to P2 Mining, a subsidiary of South African mining contractor Newrak Mining Group.
Fleet Space and Thor Energy partner to advance mineral exploration
Fleet Space Technologies has taken a stake in Thor Energy to underpin a long-term commitment to revolutionising mineral exploration at the Alford East Project.
Rio Tinto and First Quantum complete La Granja JV transaction
Rio Tinto and First Quantum Minerals have completed a transaction to form a joint venture that will work to unlock the development of the La Granja project in Peru.
Newmont receives clearance to acquire Newcrest
Newmont has announced that, following a review by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission, it has been cleared to proceed with its proposed acquisition of Newcrest.
Bowman awarded mining engineering and survey contracts
Bowman has been awarded more than US$1.7 million in two new engineering and survey contracts for separate mining projects in Southern Arizona.
Sandvik longhole drill makes Australian debut at IGO’s Nova Operation
IGO’s Nova Operation in Western Australia has become the first Australian mine to commission a Sandvik DL422iE battery-electric longhole drill.