Copper mining news
Zijin Mining begins Cukaru Peki trial production
The mining and processing project of the Upper Zone of the Cukaru Peki Copper and Gold Mine of Serbia Zijin Mining Doo, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zijin Mining, has recently entered the trial production stage.
Vale announces first ore at Voisey’s Bay Mine extension
Vale has reported the first ore production on its Reid Brook deposit at the Voisey's Bay Mine Expansion Project in Northern Labrador, Canada.
Castillo Copper commences drilling at Mt Oxide
Castillo Copper Limited has announced that a comprehensive drilling campaign is now underway at the core Mt Oxide Project, within Mt Isa’s copper-belt, across three key prospects.
Kainantu Resources to acquire May River Project
Kainantu Resources Ltd has announced the execution of definitive agreements to acquire control of the May River Project in the world-renowned copper-gold district of Frieda River, Papua New Guinea.
Eurobattery Minerals commences drilling campaign at Corcel project
Eurobattery Minerals AB has announced the start of a new drilling campaign as part of its Corcel project in Spain.
African Mining Services awarded Motheo Copper Project contract
Perenti Global Ltd has announced its surface mining business in Africa, African Mining Services, has been awarded the contract for opencast mining services at the Sandfire Resources’ Motheo Copper Project in Ghanzi, Botswana.
Circulor raises US$14 million for sustainable supply chain traceability
Circulor has announced it has closed US$14 million in Series A funding to accelerate the company’s rapid growth.
Thor Mining commences drilling at Alford East
The directors of Thor Mining Plc have announced the commencement of drilling at Alford East Copper-Gold Project, South Australia.
Orogen acquires Onjo copper-gold property in British Columbia
Orogen Royalties Inc. has announced its acquisition of the Onjo copper-gold porphyry property in central British Columbia, Canada.
Norilsk resumes production at Taimyrsky
PJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel began the gradual restoration of ore mining at the Taimyrsky mine on 1 June 2021.