copper

$BHP appoints 25-year veteran Brandon Craig as next CEO, prioritizing organic copper and potash growth while remaining open to selective acquisitions.

The Metals Company achieves first U.S. regulatory compliance for deep-sea mining, validating the concept but leaving commercialization risks intact. Stock remains highly speculative.

The Metals Company gains regulatory approval for deep-sea mining under Trump administration, positioning itself to extract critical EV minerals as stock trades below $7.

Foran, Eldorado Gold advance merger with April 2, 2026 shareholder vote; combined entity projects $2.1B EBITDA, $1.5B free cash flow in 2027.

TMC receives positive NOAA feedback for deep-seabed mining application but remains unprofitable with substantial regulatory and operational risks. Suitable only for aggressive investors.

Blue Moon Metals closes C$1.3M equity raise for Norwegian copper-gold-silver project development from existing institutional investors.

The Metals Company ($TMC) specializes in deep-sea mining but remains pre-revenue with no dividend history. Dividends require years of profitability first.

Global bioleaching market projected to grow from $10.1B in 2024 to $21.4B by 2033 at 8.9% annual rate, driven by ore depletion and sustainability demands.

The Metals Company pursues undersea mining for critical battery metals but projects no 2026 revenue. Only aggressive investors should consider it; execution risks remain formidable.

Blue Moon Metals acquires Teck's Utah rare earth mine, creating a critical minerals corridor spanning California, Nevada, and Utah to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign sources.

Cygnus Metals launches exploration program at Quebec copper-gold project, targeting resource expansion through brownfields and greenfields drilling with partner Alamos Gold support.

Copper producer Freeport-McMoRan and lithium producer Albemarle attract investors as commodity prices stabilize, positioning both for growth amid expanding production and rising EV demand.

U.S. government's $12 billion critical minerals initiative drives mining investment toward domestic production, reducing foreign dependency for defense, tech, and renewable energy materials.

TMC pursues ocean-floor mining for battery metals but faces unproven technology, regulatory hurdles, and continued losses before potential revenue generation.

Teck Resources declares $0.125 quarterly dividend per share, payable March 31, 2026. The distribution reflects the mining company's commitment to shareholder returns while maintaining operational flexibility.

BHP and Wheaton finalize $4.3B silver streaming deal on Antamina output. BHP receives upfront payment while retaining copper/zinc/lead exposure; Wheaton gains silver production rights.