World’s top 10 biggest copper mines
Copper, the highly conductive red metal vital to the manufacturing of products essential to the electrification of the world’s energy systems is also used in heating, cooling, electronics, power generation…
Sumitomo Metal Mining
Nickel prices: How did we get here and what comes next?
Nickel prices have risen substantially over the past 12 months and are edging closer to the US$9 per lb. or US$20,000 per tonne threshold that analysts believe could spur investment…
Sumitomo to sell stake in Sierra Gorda copper mine
Japanese miner and smelter Sumitomo Metal Mining is reviewing its strategic options regarding its minority stake in the Sierra Gorda copper mine in northern Chile, majority owned by Polish miner…
Iamgold gives Cote the green light
Iamgold (TSX: IMG) and 30% joint-venture partner Sumitomo Metal Mining have decided to move ahead with their Côté gold project in northern Ontario. Construction at the US$1.3 billion, open-pit project…
Mining waste for key metals
Apple is using recycled rare earth elements (REE) in a key component of its newest iPhone 11 models, which hit the market in September. The recycled REEs are employed in…