Ivanhoe Mines sets new copper production record at Kamoa-Kakula Complex in DR Congo
Ivanhoe Mines has achieved a new milestone in copper production at its Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reaching a record...
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Argentina poised to boost copper production, rivalling Peru by 2030
Argentina’s mining sector is experiencing a resurgence, positioning itself to potentially rival Peru, the world’s second-largest copper producer, by addressing anticipated supply challenges for the...
US copper production to grow 4% in 2024 with key mine expansions
US copper production is projected to increase by 4.0% in 2024, reaching 1,172.8 thousand tonnes (kt) from 1,127.5 kt in 2023. This growth will be...
Lifezone Metals achieves first nickel, copper and cobalt production from Kabanga project in Tanzania
Lifezone Metals has successfully produced nickel, copper and cobalt cathode materials from concentrates derived from borehole core samples at its Kabanga project in northwest Tanzania....
Vedanta Resources completes $245.75 million payment and plans to boost copper and cobalt production in Zambia
Vedanta Resources Holdings Limited (VRHL or Vedanta) has confirmed a significant milestone by paying USD 245.75 million as part of its commitment under the KCM...
Closing the copper gap: Challenges and considerations for U.S. renewable energy targets
A recent University of Michigan study sheds light on a concerning gap in copper production essential for meeting renewable energy targets in the United States....
Driving sustainable mining: “Zijin’s transformative journey in Serbia
Over the past five years, “Zijin” has tackled air pollution in Bor and implemented a wastewater recycling system, ensuring no discharge into waterways, according to...
Chinese copper producers set to export record volumes amid price surge
In a bid to dampen soaring copper prices and alleviate pressure on their order books, Chinese copper producers are gearing up to export up to...
Europe, Copper demand under pressure due to Green Deal
The world’s largest economies are committed to reducing carbon emissions by diminishing their reliance on fossil fuels. They are building solar panels and wind turbines...
Greece, Fluor will be responsible for infrastructure, non-process facilities, process area and tailings filtration at the Skouries mine
Fluor Corporation has received a contract to provide engineering, procurement and construction management services (EPCM) for the Skouries gold-copper mining project in Greece. The contract has...
