Lycopodium has strengthened its offering through a joint venture and, amongst its various projects around the world where it is currently operating, is its biggest project to date; First Quantum’s Mina de Cobre copper mine in Panama.
Having continued to develop its Premier/Dilworth property during the downturn and boosted by a major recent investment, Ascot Resources are embarking on a massive drilling program.
Regulus Resources is launching a major drilling campaign at its AntaKori property in Peru, a copper-gold sulfide skarn deposit, and is expecting a new resource estimate at the end of the year.
As the second half of 2024 approaches, Peru stands at a crossroads. According to the latest figures, the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed Peru as the second-largest copper producer. Cabinet changes under Boluarte's administration and ongoing corruption cases have taken a toll on investor confidence, and illegal mining remains a pressing issue. However, not everything is lost for the Andean country, and the mining sector presents growth opportunities.