AMMC plans to become world’s largest ore deposit by 2030 with major production growth
Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Combine (AMMC) has set ambitious production goals for 2030, aiming to achieve annual output of 500,000 tons of copper, 50 tons...
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Chile’s environmental regulator files serious charges against Anglo American for violations at copper mine
Chile’s Superintendency of the Environment (SMA) has filed serious environmental charges against Anglo American Sur, the local division of Anglo American, over alleged violations at...
U.S. sanctions on Gazprombank threaten Uzbekistan’s $4.8 billion Yoshlik copper expansion project
Uzbekistan’s Yoshlik copper expansion project, a $4.8 billion initiative aimed at nearly doubling the country’s copper production by 2026, is at risk following U.S. sanctions...
Argentina approves McEwen Mining’s $2.5 billion Los Azules copper project, construction set for 2026
Argentina’s San Juan province has granted approval for Canada’s McEwen Mining to move forward with its US$2.5 billion Los Azules copper project. This green light...
Zijin Mining completes acquisition of Pan American Silver’s La Arena mine for $245 million
Jinteng Mining, a subsidiary of China’s Zijin Mining Group, has officially become the new owner of Pan American Silver’s La Arena open-pit mine and project...
Rio Tinto increases 2025 capital spending and copper production outlook, prioritizes clean energy transition
Rio Tinto, the Anglo-Australian mining giant, announced an increase in its capital expenditure guidance for 2025 and forecasted higher copper production, primarily driven by a...
Noronex and South32 unveil promising copper and silver results at Fiesta prospect in Namibia
Noronex Ltd, in partnership with global mining giant South32, has announced exciting new drilling results from their Fiesta prospect in Namibia. As part of their...
Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo: The heart of global mineral rivalry between the U.S. and China
Kolwezi, a small city in southern Democratic Republic of Congo, may appear unremarkable, but it plays a pivotal role in global resource extraction. Surrounded by...
Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining sign joint venture for Winu copper-gold project
Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining (SMM) have entered into a term sheet for a joint venture to develop the Winu copper-gold project in Western...
McEwen Copper seeks $2.5 billion in investment to advance Los Azules copper project in Argentina
McEwen Copper, a subsidiary of McEwen Mining, is seeking to raise $2.5 billion from investors to advance the construction of its Los Azules copper mine...