Fierce community opposition to copper, lithium projects threatens energy transition
Resource nationalism has ignited high-profile disputes in recent weeks, including First Quantum’s struggles in Panama and lithium miners' in Portugal.
Rage against copper producer roils markets, Panama government
Panama has been one of the fastest-growing economies in the…
South Africa president deploys army to tackle illegal mining
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorized the deployment of 3,300 army personnel to…
Breakthrough in wildcat strike sees some Congo copper drivers resume work
About 2,700 trucks carrying around 89,000 tons of copper had…
Saudi Arabia’s next act is supplying the world with EV batteries
The world’s biggest oil producer is now also aiming to…
