First Quantum to present initial preservation plan for Panama copper mineThe Cobre Panama project was forced to shut down after Panama's top court ruled that its contract was unconstitutional.Reuters | January 10, 2024 | 1:32 pm
Fortuna cuts down debt using cash generated from Séguéla mineThe Canadian precious metals miner has paid down an additional…Staff Writer | January 10, 2024 | 11:14 am
Vale BM says decision to merge Canada nickel ops with Glencore a priorityTalks for a Sudbury tie-up have been on and off…Reuters | January 10, 2024 | 9:52 am
The mining world turns to Saudi cash for critical metal supply Saudi Arabia is seeking to take minority stakes in global mining assets that will over time help provide access to supplies of strategic minerals. Bloomberg News | July 30, 2023 | 11:32 am
Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden to acquire 10% of Brazil base metals firm Ma'aden, has agreed to acquire a 10% stake in Vale Base Metals, as part of a strategy to invest in global mining assets. Reuters | July 30, 2023 | 11:05 am
Samarco files judicial reorganization plan alongside creditors The intent is to carry out transactions contemplated in a previous agreement that established a discount on the value of the company's debt. Reuters | July 29, 2023 | 12:50 pm
Southern Copper getting more optimistic on stalled Peru mine The company has been trying for years to convince local communities of the merits of the Tia Maria project. Bloomberg News | July 28, 2023 | 4:36 pm
Glencore in advanced talks for Argentina copper stake Glencore is close to finalizing a deal to acquire Pan American Silver Corp.’s 56% stake in the Mara copper project. Bloomberg News | July 28, 2023 | 4:02 pm
Newcrest interim CEO on Newmont merger, and why copper could soon outshine gold Newmont had to come back quite a few times before Newcrest’s board “felt we could not say no.” Alisha Hiyate | July 28, 2023 | 2:03 pm
Saudi metals deal to test Canada’s new foreign investor rules Canada’s vow to curb foreign investment in its critical minerals sector will face its first major test with Saudi Arabia’s deal to buy into some of the country’s largest nickel mines. Bloomberg News | July 28, 2023 | 12:45 pm
Albemarle ends early contract deal with Chile supervisors union Miners routinely seek to seal early contract negotiations to avoid the risk of strikes at their operations. Reuters | July 28, 2023 | 8:58 am
Vale doesn’t rule out IPO or merger of base metals unit ahead Vale announced deals to sell a 13% stake in the business for $3.4 billion to Saudi Arabia's Ma'aden and US firm Engine No. 1. Reuters | July 28, 2023 | 8:17 am