November 28, 2023

Dwindling copper supply from Panama and Peru could wipe out global surplus in 2024

If the Cobre Panama mine was to be permanently shut, then the market could easily move into deficit in 2024, a Macquarie analyst said.

November 28, 2023

Chile mining body says new lithium projects needed beyond SQM, Albemarle

The head of one of Chile's top mining associations on Tuesday urged the government to speed up efforts to expand the lithium industry.

November 28, 2023

Iron ore price poised to hit $150 in 2024 on Chinese stimulus, analysts say

The price outlook compares with earlier estimates of $130 per ton, and Monday's level of $135 per ton.

November 28, 2023

Tanzania plans new $5.6 billion rail to iron ore, coal-rich area

The Mtwara-Mbamba Bay railway with spurs to Mozambique, Zambia and Malawi was first proposed two decades ago.

November 28, 2023

Peru mining keeping country out of deeper recession, minister says

The world's No. 2 copper producer fell into a recession earlier this year.

November 28, 2023

Panama’s top court rules First Quantum contract unconstitutional

First Quantum has already notified its intention of taking the Central American nation to an international court for arbitration.

November 27, 2023

Battery prices are falling again as raw material costs drop

Prices of key battery metals — especially lithium — have fallen dramatically since January.

November 27, 2023

Glencore’s Mutanda mine to produce less cobalt on ore depletion

The problem at Mutanda is shrinking oxide ore deposits on the surface.

November 26, 2023

China’s property stimulus creates iron ore price conundrum

Can you end a years-long property crisis without triggering a surge in the commodity that stands to benefit most?

November 26, 2023

Panama copper miners attacked by protesters, union boss says

Protesters attacked workers leaving the Cobre Panama mine early Sunday.