Nickel expansion in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat sparks jobs debate and environmental concerns
Raja Ampat, in Indonesia’s remote West Papua province, is made up of more than 600 islands and is known for crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs,...
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Zambia extends 10% copper concentrate export duty suspension to September 2026
Zambia has extended the suspension of its 10% export duty on copper concentrates until September 30, 2026. The measure provides additional time for mining companies...
Great Southern Copper begins four RC holes at Victoria porphyry target in Chile
Great Southern Copper has started a drilling campaign at its Victoria porphyry target in Chile as part of work on the Especularita Project. The company...
AI demand for data centers lifts copper needs and accelerates mine development
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping global commodity markets, with copper highlighted as a key raw material for digital infrastructure. The AI...
Zambia extends duty-free copper concentrate export suspension to September 30, 2026
Zambia has extended the suspension of a 10% export duty on copper concentrates until September 30, 2026. The measure targets mining companies dealing with processing...
Selkirk Copper reports 301 Lens high-grade results at Yukon’s Minto Project
Selkirk Copper Mines says it has identified a significant high-grade copper-gold-silver discovery at its Minto Project in Yukon, Canada, following results from a completed Phase...
Gold becomes second-largest reserve asset as ECB data show shift
Gold has overtaken US Treasury securities to become the world’s second-largest reserve asset, according to figures cited from a European Central Bank report. The same...
KSM development delays tied to Mitchell Treaty Tunnels and permitting hurdles in Canada
The KSM Project is an undeveloped gold-copper deposit in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle mining district. It received both provincial and federal environmental approvals more than...
Aya Gold & Silver drilling returns bonanza-grade silver intercepts at Zgounder
Aya Gold & Silver reported additional drilling results from its Zgounder Silver Mine in Morocco. The company said the latest exploration campaign identified multiple bonanza-grade...
EV battery nickel exploration in Southern Oregon draws environmental and Indigenous scrutiny
Electric vehicle and clean energy demand is increasing competition for critical minerals, including nickel. In Southern Oregon, large nickel deposits in the Klamath Mountains are...