First Quantum alerts Panamanian authorities of dangers of long-term concentrate storage at disputed copper mine

Regular monitoring has detected an increase in the chemical reactions that generate dangerous gases and a rise in the temperatures of the copper concentrate stored at the Cobre Panamá mine.

Staff Writer | April 7, 2024 | 11:19 am

Andrew Forrest urges China to demand greener nickel

The chairman of Fortescue Metals said electric vehicle manufacturers should…

Reuters | April 7, 2024 | 10:31 am

Uranium stocks soar on bullish Goldman Sachs call, Kazakhstan flooding

Uranium spot prices have jumped some 40% over the last…

Bloomberg News | April 5, 2024 | 12:11 pm

Big 5 diversified mining companies are having a rough 2024

World’s 50 biggest miners had a combined market capitalization of…

Frik Els | April 5, 2024 | 9:47 am

Biggest gold miners are missing out on bullion’s record run

Despite gold hitting all-time highs almost daily, Newmont shares are…

Bloomberg News | April 5, 2024 | 9:14 am

Freeport seeks to extend permit for exporting Indonesian copper

Freeport has a temporary exemption from a nationwide ban on exports of mined copper, but it faces a cliff-edge scenario in May.

Bloomberg News | October 10, 2023 | 10:12 am

Aussie billionaire paves way to block Albemarle’s Liontown bid with stake raise

Gina Rineheart has once again increased her stake in Liontown Resources.

Reuters | October 10, 2023 | 9:51 am

Vale weighs base metals IPO in three to four years

Vale is not seeking new partners for its Base Metals unit following a recent equity sale, CEO said.

Staff Writer | October 10, 2023 | 8:07 am

Aboriginal elders suspend Rio Tinto site survey over heritage concerns

Western Australia is set to overturn its 2021 Aboriginal cultural heritage protection laws, introduced on July 1, due to opposition from landowners.

Reuters | October 10, 2023 | 5:56 am

Zambia to decide on new Mopani Copper Mines investor in October

Mopani bidders are Sibanye, Zijin, and IHC-linked investor, according to Reuters.

Reuters | October 10, 2023 | 5:49 am

Rio Tinto says no damage to Aboriginal rock shelter structure from Aug. 6 blast

There has been much less outrage about this incident compared to three years ago, when Rio Tinto destroyed rock shelters at Juukan Gorge in the same region.

Reuters | October 9, 2023 | 5:03 pm

Fertilizer stocks jump with Israel conflict stoking supply concerns

As much as 3% of global potash supply is at possible risk.

Bloomberg News | October 9, 2023 | 1:47 pm

Codelco probes cause of fire at mine, no injuries reported

The world's largest copper producer said the blaze occurred Sunday in the aging mine's concentrator plant, where work is underway to extend the productive life of the mine by decades.

Reuters | October 9, 2023 | 1:23 pm

China’s Ganfeng Lithium closes Xinjiang venture

Xinkuang Ganfeng Lithium was established last year for mining exploration but never started operations.

Reuters | October 9, 2023 | 9:57 am

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