Base Metals • Jul 10, 2024
How the Ukraine War is Shaping the Future of
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has sparked a notable increase in global copper demand, fueled by heightened military requirements and supply chain disruptions.
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Base Metals • Jul 4, 2024
Glencore Joins Major Mining Companies in
Lusaka, Zambia Several top-tier mining corporations have promised significant investments worth billions of dollars in a historic action meant to strengthen Zambia's copper sector.
Base Metals • Jul 4, 2024
Rio Tinto Averts Strike at Oyu Tolgoi Mine
Rio Tinto, the world's largest mining company, has successfully reached an agreement to prevent a strike at its Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia.
Base Metals • Jun 20, 2024
Why Codelco’s Copper Output is Falling
Chile's Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, is still experiencing major declines in copper output, worsened by several operational and environmental issues.
Base Metals • Jun 18, 2024
Major Gold and Copper Discoveries Propel Titan
Titan Minerals Limited has announced exciting advancements and significant new discoveries at its wholly-owned Dynasty Gold Project in southern Ecuador.
Base Metals • Jun 15, 2024
Inflection Resources Taps Fleet Space
Inflection Resources has embarked on an ambitious venture to revolutionize mineral exploration by partnering with Fleet Space Technologies. The collaboration aims to leverage space technology and…
Base Metals • Jun 14, 2024
Manganese Surges as Cyclone Halts Aus Exports
Global markets are witnessing a remarkable surge in manganese prices this year, surpassing gains seen in traditional commodities like copper and gold,
Base Metals • Jun 10, 2024
York Harbour Metals Grants Firetail Resources
Canadian exploration company York Harbour Metals has granted Australia-based Firetail Resources an option to earn up to an 80% interest in the York Harbour Copper-Zinc-Silver Project…
Base Metals • Jun 3, 2024
Exploration Advancements: Company Initiates
A leading exploration company has announced the mobilization of a drill rig to its Madison Copper-Gold Project, marking the commencement of an ambitious multi-phase drilling campaign.
Base Metals • May 27, 2024
Alaska Energy Metals Expands Nickel-Copper-PGE
Alaska Energy Metals Corporation (AEMC) has announced a strategic acquisition that strengthens its position in the critical minerals sector.
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