December 4, 2023

Peru’s deadly gold mine attack highlights growing security risk, costs

The latest attack at Poderosa has highlighted a growing risk for miners in the Andean nation.

December 4, 2023

Ex-FBI leader advises Fenix mine in Guatemala after US drops sanctions

Louis Freeh, who ran the bureau from 1993 to mid-2001, is leading Alix Partners in advising Swiss company Solway on revamping governance at the Fenix complex.

December 4, 2023

Gold price retreats from record as aggressive Fed pivot bets cool off

Some analysts argued that gold’s surge to a fresh record high was overdone.

December 1, 2023

Fitch sees industrial metal prices falling in 2024, gold set to rise

London's 2024 benchmark copper price could slip 2% to $8,600 per metric ton, the firm said.

December 1, 2023

Peru mining output grows 3.14% in October, slowest in 8 months

Copper production was up 2.1% from the same month a year ago, while gold and zinc jumped 10.0% and 10.4% respectively.

December 1, 2023

China lithium price poised for further decline in 2024 – analysts

Lithium carbonate prices in top consumer China could fall by more than 30% next year.

December 1, 2023

Copper price climbs to three-month high on Panama mine risk, shortfall

The metal rose as much as 1.2% on Friday, tracking a rally in European and Chinese stock markets.

December 1, 2023

Congo’s Gecamines to push for copper, cobalt trading share

Congo's State mining group said it will push to secure the rights to buy copper and cobalt at mines it has holdings in.

November 30, 2023

Panama trade minister resigns after mining contract backlash

Jorge Rivera has been named the replacement.

November 30, 2023

Five charged with 11 million euro metal theft from Aurubis

The five people had been charged in connection with the theft of about 5,000 kilograms of materials containing precious metals.