Lundin Mining

Lundin Mining Reports Fatality at Neves-Corvo Mine

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Monday, February 12, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (TSX: LUN) (Nasdaq Stockholm: LUMI) Lundin Mining Corporation ("Lundin Mining" or the "Company") regrets to report a fatality at its Neves-Corvo mine in Portugal on Monday, February 12, 2024.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (TSX: LUN) (Nasdaq Stockholm: LUMI) Lundin Mining Corporation ("Lundin Mining" or the "Company") regrets to report a fatality at its Neves-Corvo mine in Portugal on Monday, February 12, 2024.
  • An employee while operating a piece of equipment underground was tragically involved in a fall of ground that resulted in a fatal accident.
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    Lundin Mining President and CEO Jack Lundin stated "We are deeply saddened by this tragic incident.
  • The Company has notified the appropriate authorities in Portugal and is providing its full cooperation in their investigation.

Kinterra Appoints Amanda Zeidler as Senior Director, Environment for White Pine Copper

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Friday, February 2, 2024

Kinterra Capital Corp. ("Kinterra Capital"), a private equity firm that invests in and develops key critical minerals assets and strategic infrastructure necessary for the energy transition, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Zeidler as Senior Director, Environment for its portfolio company, White Pine Copper (“White Pine” or “the Company"), owner and operator of one North America's largest independently-owned copper assets.

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  • Kinterra Capital Corp. ("Kinterra Capital"), a private equity firm that invests in and develops key critical minerals assets and strategic infrastructure necessary for the energy transition, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Zeidler as Senior Director, Environment for its portfolio company, White Pine Copper (“White Pine” or “the Company"), owner and operator of one North America's largest independently-owned copper assets.
  • The Company is a joint venture between a Kinterra affiliate and Highland Copper Company Inc. (TSXV: HI; OTCQB: HDRSF).
  • “Amanda is an excellent addition to the White Pine team,” said Cheryl Brandon, Co-Managing Partner of Kinterra Capital.
  • “I am thrilled to be joining the highly experienced teams at Kinterra and Highland to advance the White Pine Copper project,” said Zeidler.

Global Copper Mining Market Size Projected to Reach $11.17 Billion By 2030 as Investments in Infrastructure Jump

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

A report from Fortune Business Insights said that the global copper mining market size, which was valued at USD 8.44 billion in 2022 is projected to grow from USD 8.87 billion in 2023 to USD 11.17 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.3% during the forecast period.

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  • A report from Fortune Business Insights said that the global copper mining market size, which was valued at USD 8.44 billion in 2022 is projected to grow from USD 8.87 billion in 2023 to USD 11.17 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.3% during the forecast period.
  • Copper is essential for constructing infrastructure projects such as buildings, bridges, and electrical systems.
  • Hence, government initiatives and policies promoting infrastructure development can significantly boost the market.
  • The mining industry, mainly of copper, will likely increase significantly due to increased investment in construction and construction projects.

First American Uranium Announces Change of Directors and Grant of Options

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

The Company is pleased to also announce that Eugene D. Spiering has been appointed a director of the Company to fill the vacancy.

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  • The Company is pleased to also announce that Eugene D. Spiering has been appointed a director of the Company to fill the vacancy.
  • He presently serves as director for Anfield Energy, Nuclear Fuels Inc., Southern Silver Exploration Corp. and for Arizona Silver Exploration.
  • Pursuant to the Company’s Share Option Plan and subject to regulatory approval, the Company has granted 300,000 stock options (the “Options”) to Mr. Spiering.
  • The Shares to be issued on the exercise of the Options will be subject to a hold period of four months and a day from the date of grant of the Options.

Denarius Metals Accelerates Its Path to Production in Spain with the Acquisition of 50% of Rio Narcea Recursos and Its Aguablanca Mine in Extremadura and Andalucia, Spain

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

The acquisition gives us ownership in the only nickel deposit in Spain and one of the few in Europe.

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  • The acquisition gives us ownership in the only nickel deposit in Spain and one of the few in Europe.
  • The acquisition also accelerates our path to production from our flagship Lomero Project using excess capacity available in RNR's 5,000 tonnes per day ("tpd") processing plant.
  • The acquisition of the 50% stake in RNR is subject to conditional approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.
  • Discovered in 1994, the Aguablanca mine was one of the only deposits in Spain able to produce nickel (sole producer) and copper.

Lundin Mining Announces Completion of CEO Transition Process

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Monday, December 4, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- - (TSX: LUN) (Nasdaq Stockholm: LUMI) Lundin Mining Corporation ("Lundin Mining" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the previously disclosed CEO transition plan has progressed well, the Board of Directors has agreed that Jack Lundin will formally assume the role of Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- - (TSX: LUN) (Nasdaq Stockholm: LUMI) Lundin Mining Corporation ("Lundin Mining" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the previously disclosed CEO transition plan has progressed well, the Board of Directors has agreed that Jack Lundin will formally assume the role of Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.
  • Mr. Lundin will join the Board of Directors on January 1, 2024.
  • Jack Lundin, President and CEO commented "I would like to thank Peter and my fellow colleagues for allowing such a smooth transition to take place.
  • I look forward to building off the significant progress that has been made during Peter's tenure with the Company."

Lundin Mining Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Copper production was lower than the prior year quarter primarily due to lower grades partially offset by higher throughput.

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  • Copper production was lower than the prior year quarter primarily due to lower grades partially offset by higher throughput.
  • Current quarter production costs and copper cash cost of $2.19/lb were higher than the prior year quarter largely owing to higher contractor and maintenance costs and unfavorable foreign exchange.
  • Nickel cash cost in the quarter of $2.07/lb was higher than the prior year quarter primarily due to lower by-product credits and higher production costs.
  • Production costs during the quarter were lower than the prior year quarter despite higher sales, primarily due to reduced electricity costs.

Luca Mining Announces Appointment of Chris Richings as Vice-President Technical

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Luca Mining Corp. ("Luca" or the "Company" (TSX-V: LUCA; OTCQX: LUCMF; Frankfurt: Z68) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Chris Richings as Vice-President Technical for Luca.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Luca Mining Corp. ("Luca" or the "Company" (TSX-V: LUCA; OTCQX: LUCMF; Frankfurt: Z68) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Chris Richings as Vice-President Technical for Luca.
  • Chris has over 20 years of experience in underground and open pit mining operations in North and South America.
  • Mike Struthers, CEO, commented: "I'm delighted to welcome former colleague Chris Richings to the Luca team.
  • As our new Vice-President Technical, Chris will provide invaluable leadership and direction in all technical disciplines at our mines but will initially focus on improving processes and performance at our Campo Morado Mine.

Lundin Mining Announces CEO Succession

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Monday, October 2, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (TSX: LUN) (Nasdaq Stockholm: LUMI) Lundin Mining Corporation ("Lundin Mining" or the "Company") announced today the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Peter Rockandel, has informed the Board of Directors he will be stepping down as of December 31, 2023.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (TSX: LUN) (Nasdaq Stockholm: LUMI) Lundin Mining Corporation ("Lundin Mining" or the "Company") announced today the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Peter Rockandel, has informed the Board of Directors he will be stepping down as of December 31, 2023.
  • Mr. Rockandel joined Lundin Mining in 2018 and served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Investor Relations, before being appointed CEO in 2021.
  • Prior to joining Lundin Mining, Jack Lundin was involved with several different companies within the Lundin Group.
  • He currently sits on the board of Bluestone Resources, Lundin Gold, the Lundin Foundation, as well as the University of Arizona's School of Mining and Mineral Resources.

Alcoa Foundation Announces New President

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Alcoa Foundation today announced that is has named Caroline Rossignol as its new President.

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  • Alcoa Foundation today announced that is has named Caroline Rossignol as its new President.
  • Alcoa Foundation invests in communities around the world where Alcoa Corporation has a presence.
  • She will lead the Foundation and serve as Chair of the Alcoa Foundation Board of Directors.
  • The role of Foundation president will now become a full-time, dedicated position, as it previously has been under the responsibility of Alcoa’s Vice President of Sustainability, Rosa Garcia Pineiro.