Salazar Resources has identified the Monja Project in southern Ecuador as a cornerstone asset, defining a 2 km × 1 km copper-gold porphyry system with promising rock chip samples returning up to 4.77% Cu and 1.12 g/t Au. The company has consolidated its Ecuador exploration portfolio while maintaining a 25% carried interest in the El Domo deposit. This positions Salazar at the front of the copper exploration value chain amid strong global copper demand and pricing.

Taseko Mines Limited announced a proposed name change to Trekor Metals Limited, subject to shareholder approval at its Annual General Meeting on June 24, 2026. The company is rebranding to reflect its growing business and expanded asset base in North America. The meeting will also address director elections, auditor appointment, and an advisory say-on-pay vote.

Salazar Resources has identified its Monja Project in southern Ecuador as a cornerstone asset, with surface mapping defining a 2 km × 1 km copper-gold porphyry system. The best rock chip sample returned 4.77% Cu, 1.12 g/t Au, and 19.5 g/t Ag. The company has consolidated its Ecuador portfolio while maintaining a 25% carried interest in the El Domo deposit. This discovery positions Salazar at the front of the copper exploration value chain amid record copper prices exceeding $6.00 per pound.

Taseko Mines Limited announced it will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on May 6, 2026, followed by a conference call on May 7, 2026. The company provided operational updates on its Florence Copper and Gibraltar operations, and announced the first cathode harvest at Florence Copper in March 2026.

As aging copper mines produce less output while global demand increases, small-cap copper miners with existing operations are positioned to benefit. The article highlights three investment opportunities: Taseko Mines, which is ramping up production at its new Florence project in Arizona; Talon Metals, a tiny company with a joint venture with Rio Tinto on the Tamarack project; and Arizona Sonoran Copper, which is being acquired by Hudbay Minerals to create the third-largest copper district in North America.

Tungsten prices have surged fivefold over the past year due to prolonged underinvestment and tightening Chinese exports, with ammonium paratungstate trading at approximately $1,775 per metric tonne unit. Copper prices have jumped above $11,000 per tonne for the first time, with StoneX estimating the copper market deficit will nearly double to 333,000 tonnes in 2026. Major mining companies are advancing critical mineral projects in stable jurisdictions to capitalize on tightening supply fundamentals.

The U.S. launched a $12 billion critical minerals stockpile initiative to secure domestic supply of strategic metals amid geopolitical tensions. Five mining companies are positioned to benefit: GoldHaven Resources announced a $2 million financing for its Magno Polymetallic Project with strong tungsten and silver results; Wheaton Precious Metals secured an expanded $4.3 billion silver stream at Peru's Antamina mine; Capstone Copper guided 2026 production of 200,000-230,000 tonnes; Ivanhoe Mines reported $3.28 billion revenue from its Kamoa-Kakula copper complex; and Taseko Mines commenced production at its Florence Copper operation in Arizona.

Taseko Mines Limited announced it will release fourth quarter and year-end 2025 financial results on February 18, 2026, followed by a conference call on February 19, 2026. The company also provided an update on Florence Copper ramp-up and Gibraltar 2025 production results.

Taseko Mines Limited successfully closed a bought deal offering, raising US$170.1 million by selling 42 million common shares at US$4.05 per share. The proceeds will be used to repay outstanding debt and for general corporate purposes.

Taseko Mines Limited will release its second quarter 2025 financial results on August 6, 2025, followed by a telephone conference call and live webcast on August 7, 2025 to discuss the results.

Taseko Mines Limited has published its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting operational and sustainability achievements, including the milestone year for its flagship Gibraltar Mine and the progress on the Florence Copper project. The report emphasizes the connection between copper production and the communities that support and benefit from Taseko's operations.

Taseko Mines, the Tŝilhqot'in Nation, and the Province of British Columbia have reached a historic agreement to resolve a long-standing conflict over Taseko's New Prosperity mineral tenures. The agreement provides a consent-based model for any future mine development in the area, with the Tŝilhqot'in Nation retaining a significant interest and the ability to veto any proposed projects.