Copper mining news
Altus Strategies granted copper and silver projects in Morocco
Altus Strategies Plc has announced the granting of three new copper and silver exploration projects in the western Anti-Atlas of the Kingdom of Morocco.
GlobalData: Copper production in Peru forecast to rise by 10.4% in 2021
In 2021, Peru’s copper production is forecast to bounce back by 10.4%, to reach 2.4 million t, reports GlobalData.
Argonaut Resources mobilises drilling rig to Murdie project
A track-mounted drilling rig has arrived at Argonaut Resources’ Murdie project site.
Boliden joins ICMM
The International Council on Mining and Metals has announced the inclusion of Boliden, a Swedish producer of zinc, copper, nickel and more, as its 28th company member.
Newmont announces acquisition of GT Gold
Newmont Corporation and GT Gold Corp. have signed a binding agreement in which Newmont will acquire all remaining common shares of GT Gold.
ERG announces new appointment to its Board of Managers
Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) has announced that Shukhrat Ibragimov has been appointed to its Board of Managers.
Middle Island to demerge Barkly copper-gold assets
The Board of Middle Island Resources Ltd has resolved to demerge Barkly Operations Pty Ltd (BOPL) and ultimately IPO BOPL on the ASX.
Rio Tinto to build tellurium plant at Kennecott mine
Rio Tinto will begin construction on a new plant that will recover tellurium, a critical mineral used in solar panels, from copper refining at its Kennecott mine near Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
Caerus Mineral Resources acquires New Cyprus Copper
Caerus Mineral Resources has announced the acquisition of New Cyprus Copper P.A. Ltd and its intention to trade on the Main Market for listed securities of the London Stock Exchange.
Peruvian mining poised for fast post-pandemic economic recovery
The Peruvian mining industry is reportedly on course to have one of the fastest post-pandemic economic recoveries in the world in 2021.