Copper price drops 20% after Trump import tariff
Copper prices collapsed by 20% on Wednesday afternoon and remained low at $4.34 per lb. on Thursday morning after U.S. President Donald Trump excluded the most widely imported form of…
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Trump’s deep-sea mining push stirs alarm
Trump’s push to accelerate deep-sea mining aims to lessen US reliance on China for minerals, but raises fears of ecological harm and instability.
Upcoming Valeriano resource update to lift Atex shares
Atex Resources’ (TSXV: ATX) upcoming resource update for the flagship Valeriano project in northern Chile, slated for release by year-end, could prove to be an inflection point as the company…
Finland reclaims mining crown as Canada slips
Finland has regained its status as the world’s most attractive jurisdiction for mining and exploration it held in the early 2010s, followed by Nevada and Alaska, according to the Fraser Institute’s…
Chile election puts mining sector’s future on the line
On November 16, Chileans will head to the polls to elect their next president, who will govern until 2030 – and in doing so, set the course for the country’s…
Yukon’s assessment process: A guide for miners
Picture this: a small exploration company is planning to extend an access road near Mayo in the Yukon. It’s a relatively minor addition, just a few kilometres of gravel to…
Three BC miners rescued after 60 hours
Three workers who were trapped at Newmont’s (NYSE, ASX: NEM; TSX: NGT) Red Chris mine in northwest British Columbia, have been safely rescued after more than 60 hours underground. Kevin…
Teck OKs $2.4B Highland Valley Copper expansion
Teck Resources’ (TSX: TECK.A, TECK.B)(NYSE: TECK) board has approved a $2.4-billion (US$1.76-billion) project to extend the life of Canada’s largest copper mine for two decades. Construction at Highland Valley Copper…
Video: McEwen says rebrand aligns with broader reach
McEwen (NYSE, TSX: MUX) changed its name from McEwen Mining at the Rule Resource Investment Symposium early this month to mark a shift toward a broader resource play, the chief owner…
Newmont races to reach trapped Red Chris workers
Newmont (NYSE, ASX: NEM; TSX: NGT) is working to restore communications with three workers trapped underground at its Red Chris mine in northwest British Columbia after contact with them was…
3 workers trapped in Newmont’s Red Chris mine
Three workers are still trapped underground following accidents at Newmont’s (NYSE, ASX: NEM; TSX: NGT) Red Chris mine in northwestern British Columbia, a company spokesperson said. Newmont has suspended operations….
Glencore workers brace for Mount Isa layoffs
Glencore (LSE: GLEN) is set to shut its final two copper mines in Mount Isa, Queensland, next week, ending more than six decades of operations and marking the company’s exit…