Norway lawmakers back deep-sea mining in Arctic Ocean The minority centre-left government and two large opposition parties have backed the proposal, with a final vote scheduled for January. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 5, 2023 | 6:08 am
First Quantum to fast-track Zambia project after Panama blow The Fishtie copper project, being developed with Zambia's Mimosa Resources, is expected to start production in 2026. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2023 | 6:56 am
First Quantum takes Panama to international court It is also suspending its 2023 production guidance for Cobre Panama mine, which accounts for about 1.5% of the world’s copper production. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 1, 2023 | 3:54 am
Endeavour’s Tanda-Iguela gold resources surge 303% Indicated gold resources at the Côte d'Ivoire asset have increased beyond even the most optimistic expectations. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2023 | 8:20 am
Sandfire Resources apologizes for Aboriginal heritage damage The Western Australia copper miner is facing public outrage for not coming clean earlier about destroying artefacts more than five years ago. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2023 | 3:49 am
Panama orders First Quantum’s copper mine closure President Laurentino Cortizo said "the orderly and safe closure of the mine" would begin as soon as top court ruling became official. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2023 | 11:57 am
Sibanye-Stillwater cuts about 300 US platinum jobs to lower costs The precious metals producer will have to let go about 100 employees and approximately 187 contract workers. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2023 | 6:22 am
