Senegal says oil, gas and mine contracts will be reworked if neededCompanies involved in the sector include BP and US-listed Kosmo Energy.Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 7:49 am
Global copper smelters less active after China’s planned output cutsAverage inactive capacity in China rose to 9% in March…Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 7:45 am
Global coal power grew 2% last year, the most since 2016, survey saysThe rise is driven by new builds in China and…Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 4:47 am
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. Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 8:06 am
Panama trade minister resigns after mining contract backlash Jorge Rivera has been named the replacement. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 3:01 pm
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. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 2:49 pm
Judge orders Greenpeace off seabed mining ship in ocean standoff The court found that Greenpeace had a right to stage the demonstration, but could not stay aboard the Coco indefinitely. Bloomberg News | November 30, 2023 | 2:16 pm
Panama mine shutdown threatens copper’s surplus The expectation for a looser market in the near term has been reflected in copper prices. Bloomberg News | November 30, 2023 | 10:35 am
After court victory, LME bids to reboot confidence "The much bigger question is rebooting confidence," said a senior executive at an LME member broker. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 7:09 am
First Quantum risks covenant breach, cost cuts if Panama shuts copper mine The company is facing an estimated $625 million in debt maturities next year and another $1.8 billion in 2025. Bloomberg News | November 30, 2023 | 7:02 am
Saudi Arabia studies graphite, rare earths trading platform – minister The Kingdom has been studying setting up the trading platform for the past three months and it does not expect a decision to be made before the next six. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 6:52 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