copper

Cassini Resources has reported promising drilling results for nickel and copper mineralisation at the Yarawindah Brook Project in Western Australia. 

Chalice Gold Mines has discovered a high-grade nickel-copper palladium sulphide zone at its Julimar project in Western Australia.

BHP has awarded NRW Contracting with a $48 million airport upgrade contract at the Olympic Dam project in South Australia.

Global copper mine production is set for steady growth over the next nine years, according to a recent report by Fitch Solutions. 

BHP holds a favourable outlook for its products in the long-term, beyond the market’s mixed short-term sentiment.

IGO chief executive and managing director Peter Bradford expects the growing electric vehicle and renewable energy markets to have a strong influence on future nickel and copper prices.

For many years mining companies have been urged to improve how they collaborate in the industry and their supply chain through joint ventures and partnerships.

Rio Tinto has sole funded over $11 million in exploration expenditure on Antipa Minerals’ Citadel project in Western Australia, culminating in the formation of a joint venture between the two companies.

Zenith Energy’s subsidiary, Zenith Pacific, has started supplying power to Independence Group’s (IGO) Nova Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Operation in the Fraser Range of Western Australia.

Independence Group (IGO) has extended its takeover offer for Panoramic Resources to January 17 2020 in light of contract breaches related to the bid.

Northparkes copper mine took its first steps towards underground loader automation back in the 1990s. More than 20 years on, it has become a global showcase for the enormous safety, maintenance and productivity benefits that automation can provide.

Rio Tinto has approved a $US1.5 billion ($2.2 billion) investment to continue production at the Kennecott copper operation in the United States.

Bryah Resources has revealed optimism for its multi-commodity approach after announcing high-grade findings at the Gabanintha project in Western Australia this month.

The Australian Government is prioritising the development of the nation’s position as a global supplier of rare earths and high performance metals.

Independence Group (IGO) plans to strengthen its nickel portfolio after making an off-market takeover bid for Panoramic Resources.

BHP will significantly reduce energy prices at its Escondida and Spence copper mines after signing new renewable energy contracts at the Chilean mines.

Rio Tinto has recovered from operational and weather challenges faced in the Pilbara earlier this year, with its September quarter iron ore production jumping 10 per cent.

BHP chief external affairs officer Geoff Healy has reinforced the company’s role in transitioning from maintaining a social licence to creating social value.

Stavely Minerals has found a significant shallow high-grade copper-gold discovery at the Thursday’s Gossan prospect in Victoria, arising from assay results for the first step-out diamond hole

Heron Resources has secured $91 million in funding which it will use to progress the Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales.