Copper mining news
Alien provides Elizabeth Hill drill programme update
Alien Metals Ltd has updated the market on its inaugural drilling programme at the high-grade Elizabeth Hill Silver Project in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia.
BHP’s Spence copper operation begins its autonomous journey
BHP’s Spence copper operation in northern Chile has inaugurated its first autonomous drill.
Anglo American releases 4Q21 production report
Anglo American plc has released its production report for 4Q21, ended 31 December 2021.
Jetti and Teck sign agreement to advance leaching technology
Jetti Resources and Teck Resources Ltd have signed an agreement for the evaluation of Jetti’s technology at Teck’s copper assets.
Rio Tinto, Turquoise Hill Resources and Mongolia reach Oyu Tolgoi agreement
Rio Tinto, Turquoise Hill Resources and the government of Mongolia have reached an agreement that will move the Oyu Tolgoi project forward.
University of Leicester partners with BHP to discover nickel and copper deposits
The University of Leicester has formed a new strategic partnership with BHP to explore 4D first order controls on nickel mineral systems.
Foran intersects high-grade mineralisation at Bigstone
Foran Mining Corp. has reported high-grade intercepts from three holes drilled during the 2021 exploration programme at its 100%-owned Bigstone deposit, Saskatchewan.
Imperial to surrender Giant Copper property to the Province of British Columbia
Imperial Metals Corp. has reported that an agreement has been reached with the Province of British Columbia for the surrender of Imperial’s Giant Copper mineral claims.
Barrick Gold announces preliminary production results
Barrick Gold Corp. has announced preliminary full year and 4Q21 production results, meeting its annual guidance targets for the third consecutive year.
Solaris announces new discovery at Warintza South
Solaris Resources Inc. has announced a significant new discovery in maiden drilling of the Warintza South target at its Warintza Project in southeastern Ecuador.