Copper mining in the United States

American Pacific Mining Reports Samples up to 29 g/t Gold and 1.52% Copper at Madison Copper Gold Project in Montana, USA

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Companies, Rio Tinto, Mining, Stock market, Minera Escondida, Copper mining in the United States

American Pacific has a joint venture earn-in agreement with Rio Tinto, whereby Rio Tinto may spend US $30 million to earn up to 70% of the Madison Project.

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  • American Pacific has a joint venture earn-in agreement with Rio Tinto, whereby Rio Tinto may spend US $30 million to earn up to 70% of the Madison Project.
  • A total of 26 rock chip samples were collected near the past producing American pit, which identified significant high-grade gold (Au) and copper (Cu) mineralization at the Madison Project.
  • The Madison Project continues to deliver high grade gold and copper samples, states Eric Saderholm, President of American Pacific.
  • About American Pacific Mining Corp.
    American Pacific Mining Corp. is a precious metals explorer focused on opportunities in the Western United States.

Rio Tinto progresses studies for potential underground mining at Kennecott copper

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, Mining, Copper mining in the United States, Kennecott Utah Copper, Kennicott, Companies, Rio Tinto, Underground hard-rock mining, Stock market

Rio Tinto has approved a $108 million investment in underground development to enable early orebody access and undertake orebody characterisation studies for underground mining at the Kennecott copper operations in the United States.

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  • Rio Tinto has approved a $108 million investment in underground development to enable early orebody access and undertake orebody characterisation studies for underground mining at the Kennecott copper operations in the United States.
  • The investment builds on $25 million approved in early-2020 to complete a pre-feasibility study to determine the viability of underground mining operations at Kennecott.
  • Potential underground mining would occur concurrently with open pit operations and result in increased copper output.
  • Kennecott holds the potential for a significant and attractive underground development, with declared Mineral Resources of 20 Mt at 3.65% copper and 1.62 g/t gold1 with further upside potential based on drilling.

Max Resource Assays 4.3% Copper Over Widths 10-Metres at the Newly Discovered URU Zone, CESAR North, Colombia

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Chemical elements, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Electrical conductors, Native element minerals, Transition metals, Noble metals, Copper, Silver, Metal, Gold, Copper mining in the United States

CESAR, is located along the 200-kilometre-long Cesar Basin in North Eastern Colombia, has now been demonstrated to contain widespread highly prospective copper-silver mineralization.

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  • CESAR, is located along the 200-kilometre-long Cesar Basin in North Eastern Colombia, has now been demonstrated to contain widespread highly prospective copper-silver mineralization.
  • Highlight assays above 9% copper and 50 g/t silver:
    Early April 2021, the URU discovery extends over 4-kilometres, and open in all directions, located 30-km south of CONEJO.
  • Max Resource Corp. is an Energy Metals and Precious Metals exploration company, engaged in advancing both its district-scale CESAR copper-silver project (100% owned) in Colombia and the newly acquired RT Gold project (100% earn-in) in Peru.
  • Both projects have potential for the discovery of large-scale mineral deposits; both sediment-hosted-type copper-silver in Colombia and high-grade gold porphyry and massive sulfide in Peru.

New Rio Tinto Plant in Utah Points to Growing Demand for Tellurium

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Chemical elements, Natural sciences, Native element minerals, Chalcogens, Smelting, Copper mining in the United States, Kennecott Utah Copper, Tellurium, Rio Tinto, Selenium

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Deer Horn Capital Inc. (CSE: DHC, OTCBB: GODYF) (or Deer Horn) reports that a new tellurium recovery plant under construction by Rio Tinto in Utah points to growing tellurium demand for solar panels and other applications such as next-generation lithium-tellurium (Li-Te) batteries.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Deer Horn Capital Inc. (CSE: DHC, OTCBB: GODYF) (or Deer Horn) reports that a new tellurium recovery plant under construction by Rio Tinto in Utah points to growing tellurium demand for solar panels and other applications such as next-generation lithium-tellurium (Li-Te) batteries.
  • The new plant will be part of Rio Tintos Kennecott copper mine near Salt Lake City.
  • Rio Tinto is investing $2.9 million to set up the plant, which will recover tellurium as a byproduct of copper smelting.
  • The signs are there that tellurium demand is growing, and they will continue to grow as the need for alternative energy and new green technology expands.

Bell Copper Back Drilling at the Big Sandy Porphyry Copper Project

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Copper, Economic geology, Porphyry copper deposit, Porphyry, Sunnyside mine, Copper mining in the United States

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 17, 2021) - Bell Copper Corporation (TSXV: BCU) ("Bell Copper" or the "Company") reports that on March 11, 2021, the Company mobilized personnel and equipment and drilling has now recommenced on the 100% owned Big Sandy porphyry copper project, a large, truncated porphyry copper-molybdenum prospect located in northwestern Arizona, approximately 30 kilometers from the Company's Perseverance Project.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 17, 2021) - Bell Copper Corporation (TSXV: BCU) ("Bell Copper" or the "Company") reports that on March 11, 2021, the Company mobilized personnel and equipment and drilling has now recommenced on the 100% owned Big Sandy porphyry copper project, a large, truncated porphyry copper-molybdenum prospect located in northwestern Arizona, approximately 30 kilometers from the Company's Perseverance Project.
  • The first core drillhole at Big Sandy (BS-1) drilled deep into a new porphyry copper system (see January 12, 2021 news) .
  • Bell Copper is a mineral exploration company focused on the identification, exploration and discovery of large copper deposits located in Arizona.
  • Bell Copper is exploring its 100% owned Big Sandy Porphyry Copper Project and the Perseverance Porphyry Copper Project which is under a Joint Venture - Earn In.

Australia Copper Mining Report 2021-2024: Updated with Impact of COVID-19 Featuring Glencore, BHP, Oz Mineral Resources, & Newcrest Mining Ltd - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Copper extraction, Smelting, Copper, Mining, Copper mining in Michigan, Copper mining in the United States

The "Australia Copper Mining to 2024 - Updated with Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Australia Copper Mining to 2024 - Updated with Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • "Australia Copper Mining to 2024 - Updated with Impact of COVID-19" provides a comprehensive analysis of the Australian copper industry.
  • The report provides historical and forecast data on Australia's copper production, production by major producers, reserves, top copper mines by reserves and insight on the impact of COVID-19 on the country's copper mining.
  • The report also concludes profiles of the major copper producers and information on their major active, planned and exploration projects.

Bell Copper Finds New Porphyry at Big Sandy

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Economic geology, Natural sciences, Copper, Porphyry copper deposit, Porphyry, Sunnyside mine, Copper mining in the United States

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 11, 2021) - Bell Copper Corporation (TSXV: BCU) ("Bell Copper" or the "Company") is pleased to report that it has drilled into a new porphyry copper system at its Big Sandy project, a large, truncated porphyry copper-molybdenum target located in northwestern Arizona, approximately 30 kilometers south of the Company's Perseverance Project.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 11, 2021) - Bell Copper Corporation (TSXV: BCU) ("Bell Copper" or the "Company") is pleased to report that it has drilled into a new porphyry copper system at its Big Sandy project, a large, truncated porphyry copper-molybdenum target located in northwestern Arizona, approximately 30 kilometers south of the Company's Perseverance Project.
  • Big Sandy appears to be the newest addition to Arizona's prolific Laramide porphyry copper belt.
  • Bell Copper is a mineral exploration company focused on the identification, exploration and discovery of large copper deposits located in Arizona.
  • Bell Copper is exploring its 100% owned Big Sandy Porphyry Copper Project and the Perseverance Porphyry Copper Project which is under a Joint Venture - Earn In.

Capstone Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results; Lowest Quarterly Costs on Record for Cozamin Mine

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, Physical sciences, Chemistry, Mining, Occupational safety and health, Natural sciences, Copper, Silver mining, Copper mining in the United States, Molybdenum mining in the United States

1 This is an alternative performance measure; please see "Alternative Performance Measures" at the end of this release.

Key Points: 
  • 1 This is an alternative performance measure; please see "Alternative Performance Measures" at the end of this release.
  • Capstone Mining Corp. is a Canadian base metals mining company, focused on copper.
  • We are committed to the responsible development of our assets and the environments in which we operate.
  • Our two producing mines are the Pinto Valley copper mine located in Arizona, US and the Cozamin copper-silver mine in Zacatecas State, Mexico.

Los Andes Copper Ltd. Provides Update Regarding Its Environmental Approval

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Friday, August 28, 2020
Copper mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Copper mining in the United States, Ivanhoe Mines

About Los Andes Copper Ltd.

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  • About Los Andes Copper Ltd.
    Los Andes Copper Ltd. is an exploration and development company with an 100% interest in the Vizcachitas Project in Chile.
  • The Company is focused on progressing the Project, which is located along Chiles most prolific copper belt, into production.
  • It also has a Measured Resources of 254.4 million tonnes having a grade of 0.439% copper and Indicated Resource of approximately 1.03 billion tonnes having a grade of 0.385% copper.
  • Los Andes Copper Ltd. is listed on the TSX-V under the ticker: LA.

Global Copper Mining Production Could See Steady Growth Over Next Few Years

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Copper, Mining, Copper mining in the United States, Peak copper

Global copper mine production will see steady growth over the next few years, as a number of new projects and expansions come online, supported by rising copper prices and demand,Fitch Solutions forecasts in a new report .

Key Points: 
  • Global copper mine production will see steady growth over the next few years, as a number of new projects and expansions come online, supported by rising copper prices and demand,Fitch Solutions forecasts in a new report .
  • This slowdown in production growth will be driven by closures of low-grade copper mines in China and delayed planned capacity expansions.
  • China, being the world's largest consumer of refined copper and third-largest producer of mined copper, will look to develop foreign assets to improve its resource security.
  • Chinese copper miners will remain committed to investing in copper deposits abroad to secure access to high-grade, low-cost material.