First Quantum’s Panama mine closure to cost around $800m, minister says

An inter-ministry coalition which is developing the mine's closure plan is working on alternative measures to recoup funds.

Reuters | March 6, 2024 | 12:16 pm

First Quantum expects to ship trapped Panama copper within weeks

Unleashing the stockpile of semi-processed metal could generate between $200…

Bloomberg News | March 5, 2024 | 10:45 am

First Quantum opens Panama mine for public visits in restart bid

The miner also expects to secure authorization to sell more…

Bloomberg News | March 5, 2024 | 7:48 am

SSR to pay for cleanup at Turkish gold mine, minister says

Shares of SSR Mining have fallen 57% to $4.19 in…

Bloomberg News | March 5, 2024 | 7:42 am

Ganfeng Lithium plans to buy 15% stake in Pastos Grandes project

The deal would give Ganfeng more access to resources in…

Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 7:27 am

Polyus closes books on $6.4bn share buyback early

A Polyus representative said a large shareholder had submitted a bid to sell part of its stake and that a large number of retail investors had participated.

Reuters | July 26, 2023 | 9:27 am

Rio Tinto to miss 2025 emissions cuts targets

The world’s second largest miner won’t be able to achieve a targeted 15% carbon emissions reduction by 2025, unless it uses carbon offsets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 26, 2023 | 5:49 am

Lynas Rare Earths asks Malaysia court to review licence

License has a condition that bars the miner from importing and processing lanthanide concentrate from January.

Reuters | July 26, 2023 | 5:41 am

Rio Tinto profit misses on iron ore price slump, cuts dividend

The miner declared an interim dividend of $1.77 per share, below last year's $2.67.

Reuters | July 26, 2023 | 5:28 am

Rio Tinto donates land for college campus expansion in Oregon

The land donation, valued at $165,000, triples the size of the campus about two miles north of Brookings.

Staff Writer | July 25, 2023 | 4:00 pm

Iron ore profits to drop by a third as miners eye China demand

The world’s biggest iron ore producer is expected report its lowest half year earnings and dividend in three years on Wednesday.

Reuters | July 25, 2023 | 2:08 pm

The little known metals giant that rules a global market

When China’s Vital Materials bought up a $600 million stockpile of critical minerals in early 2020, it barely raised an eyebrow outside the niche world of minor metals.

Bloomberg News | July 25, 2023 | 8:13 am