August 31, 2023

Taliban says it signed mining deals worth over $6.5 billion

According to AP, the contracts are with locally based companies, many of whom have foreign partners in countries including China, Iran, and Turkey.

August 31, 2023

BC Securities Commission to hear NorthWest Copper’s activist investor claims

BCSC has agreed to schedule a two-day hearing over allegations that an activist group did not make the required securities law disclosures.

August 31, 2023

Lifezone reports strong results at Kabanga nickel project ahead of feasibility

The drill results come almost two months after Lifezone began trading on the NYSE, following the business combination between Lifezone Holdings and special purpose acquisition company GoGreen Investments.

August 31, 2023

Minsur to invest at least $2bn as it expands copper, tin operations

This includes an investment of $1.8 billion in the Justa mine.

August 31, 2023

Europe’s top copper producer Aurubis hit by huge metals scam

The company said related damages might be in the low, three-digit-million-euro range.

August 31, 2023

Top investors seek damages from Glencore over prospectus claims

Almost 200 funds are seeking compensation for losses they allegedly suffered because of Glencore’s "untrue statements" and omissions.

August 30, 2023

Taseko’s Florence copper project inks preservation deal with US EPA

The agreement is now in effect and stipulates requirements for the treatment, handling and protection of cultural resources on the Florence project site.

August 30, 2023

Copper Fox reports indicated reserves of 71mt for Eaglehead project

This is the first time indicated resources were reported for Eaglehead.

August 30, 2023

Zijin Mining slows M&A on valuations, geopolitical risks

The number and scale of deals completed by the company is fewer than previous years, although it’s still “actively looking."

August 30, 2023

Codelco woes mount with potential rating cut by Moody’s

Moody’s Investors Service potential downgrade adds to Codelco's worries, including rising debt, declining ore grades and inflation.