Copper

A Congolese worker grounds coltan ore with minimal protection. Photo: Nada B / Shutterstock
AFRICA

DRC mineral output surges despite security, poverty risks

Metals from the DRC may be key to the green transition, but poor governance persists

12 April 2024

Ceremonial signing of the MCB MPSA at the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Office. Photo: Philippine Embassy, Canberra
ASIA

Philippines awards first copper mining permit in 15 years

The license was awarded to a subsidiary of Australia's Celsius Resources

08 April 2024

The Viscaria mine closed in 2000 due to a decline in copper demand. Now, it's aiming for a comeback to meet the growing demand for copper in renewable energy.
EUROPE

Swedish copper mine set for sustainable revival as Copperstone and AFRY join hands

The Viscaria mine was closed in 2000 due to declining copper demand

18 March 2024

"Green solutions for heavy industry will be the key to reach the high emission reduction targets set by the European Union": Hypex chairman Lennart Jacobsson
ENVIRONMENT

Boliden partners with Hypex Bio on sustainable explosives

The nitrate-free explosives will cut Boliden's carbon footprint by 400t annually

08 March 2024

Kariba dam: most of Zambia's energy is hydroelectric, but a more reliable source is needed for mining. Photo: Dmitriy Kandinskiy
AFRICA

The value chain curse in Zambia: why a copper powerhouse struggles to prosper

Zambia is one of Africa's biggest copper players, but critical pain points prevent growth

22 February 2024

The executives toured the site with division workers
OPERATIONS

Codelco board marks milestone in Rajo Inca project

Senior officials visited the project site to announce commencement of operations

21 February 2024

Sulphide leaching is a significant focus Photo: Eagle Mountain
ENVIRONMENT

Eagle unveils plan to process copper on site

The company has identified a simplified process to produce LME grade copper within mine gates

04 December 2023

The GIW Hydraulic Lab: Putting Pump Technology to the Test
PARTNER CONTENT

The GIW Hydraulic Lab: Putting Pump Technology to the Test

The GIW Hydraulic Laboratory is where high tech research and testing happens.

19 December 2022

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Magazine Intelligence team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Magazine Intelligence team.

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Future Fleets Report 2024

The report paints a picture of the equipment landscape and includes detailed profiles of mines that are employing these fleets

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Digitalisation Report 2023

An in-depth review of operations that use digitalisation technology to drive improvements across all areas of mining production

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Automation Report 2023

An in-depth review of operations using autonomous solutions in every region and sector, including analysis of the factors driving investment decisions

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Exploration Report 2023 (feat. Opaxe data)

A comprehensive review of current exploration rates, trending exploration technologies, a ranking of top drill intercepts and a catalog of 2022 Initial Resource Estimates and recent discovery successes.