Copper Top Stories

Infographic: Production milestones to watch in 2026

As 2025 comes to a close, The Northern Miner looks ahead to 12 projects across North America on track to reach mining milestones in […]

Blair McBride | November 28, 2025 | 2:02 pm

Freeport keeps Grasberg shut amid rescue operations

The company continues its efforts to rescue seven workers trapped…

Staff Writer | September 12, 2025 | 9:09 am

Infographic: Why most US copper is from the Southwest

Copper mining in the four southwestern states of Arizona, Nevada,…

Blair McBride | September 10, 2025 | 11:59 am

Spotlight: Southwest United States – Part 2

Rising metal prices, demand for critical minerals and tariffs are…

Northern Miner Staff | September 9, 2025 | 11:59 am

Site visit: Gunnison taps Nuton tech as America’s newest copper producer

COCHISE COUNTY, ARIZ. — Gunnison Copper’s (TSX: GCU; US-OTC: GCUMF)…

Blair McBride | September 9, 2025 | 11:55 am

Copper nanowire spray effectively destroys covid-19 virus

A team of scientists from Ames National Laboratory, Iowa State University and the University at Buffalo developed an antimicrobial spray that deposits […]

Staff Writer | August 9, 2022 | 5:05 am

Mount Polley restart facing budget shortfall; Imperial Metals’ announces $45M financing

Imperial Metals (TSX: III) intends to secure additional financing for the restart of its Mount Polley mine by way of a convertible […]

Jackson Chen | August 8, 2022 | 11:34 am

Green energy development affected by rise in oil, metal prices – study

An increase in oil prices and other raw materials may lead to a reduction in the development of green energy, a new […]

Staff Writer | August 8, 2022 | 5:05 am

Chilean authorities suspend Alcaparrosa’s operations due to giant sinkhole

Chile’s National Geology and Mining Service, Sernageomin, ordered a temporary suspension of activities at Lundin Mining’s (TSX: LUN) Alcaparrosa mine following the […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 7, 2022 | 11:39 am