Sandfire Resources is set to transform into a leading global copper producer after signing a deal to acquire the Minas De Aguas Teñidas (MATSA) mining complex in Spain from Trafigura and Mubadala Investment Company for $2.57 billion.
Philippines decision sets up Celsius projects
Celsius Resources is a major beneficiary of the decision by the Philippines to lift a nine-year ban on new mining developments in the country in an effort to boost economic recovery from the pandemic.
Newcrest to tap into copper potential
Newcrest managing director and chief executive officer Sandeep Biswas has flagged the importance of copper to the company’s portfolio as demand for clean energy technologies increases.
Copper, gold surge excites miners
By Anthony Fensom
Strong market conditions for two key commodities mined by ASX-listed companies are set to spark an increase in exploration activity.
OZ Minerals restarts Prominent Hill operations
OZ Minerals has commenced a progressive return to operations at the Prominent Hill copper-gold mine in South Australia following an incident involving a Byrnecut employee.
AIC scoops up copper mine in North QLD
AIC Mines has agreed to buy the Eloise copper mine in North Queensland from FMR Investments for $27 million, transforming the explorer into a producer.
What sets Australia’s top companies apart?
Five Australian mining companies have made the cut in the PwC Mine 2021 report’s Top 40 list. Here’s why they are among the leaders.
Analysis with Regina Meani: We are wired to copper
The bronze age came about when copper was the first metal to be worked by mankind. They discovered that it could be hardened with a little tin to form the alloy bronze, hence the beginning of a new age for man.
Mineral exploration in Australia continues to grow: ABS
Mineral exploration expenditure has increased by 33 per cent in the year to June 2021, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
OZ Minerals partners with Resolution for NT copper project
OZ Minerals has locked in a joint venture agreement with Resolution Minerals at the Wollogorang copper project in the Northern Territory.