December 4, 2023 Congo government extends suspension of ERG’s Boss Mining The company hasn’t yet addressed issues that led to property destruction and multiple deaths after flooding reached a nearby community in March, the government said.
December 3, 2023 First Quantum asks government for clarity on future of Cobre Panama’s workers The Canadian miner issued a communiqué informing employees that it is uncertain how many people will be able to continue working at the operation.
December 1, 2023 Long-term sustainability uncertain if Panama operations end, says First Quantum CEO The company has notified buyers it will not be able to meet agreements due to force majeure.
December 1, 2023 Rio Tinto donates C$400,000 to domestic violence prevention in Canada Funds to be distributed among 15 organisations that provide essential services to individuals affected by domestic and family violence.
December 1, 2023 Vale Base Metals in search of new CEO Deshnee Naidoo will step down from her position as CEO effective March 31.
December 1, 2023 Shares of Anglo American and Antofagasta rally after UBS upgrade Anglo American shares surged 7.8% in London after UBS upgraded its rating from neutral to buy.
December 1, 2023 Congo’s Gecamines to push for copper, cobalt trading share Congo's State mining group said it will push to secure the rights to buy copper and cobalt at mines it has holdings in.
December 1, 2023 Zambia selects UAE’s IHC unit as new partner in Mopani Copper Mines The new investor is also expected to "reset" Mopani's existing relationship with Glencore, ZCCM said.
December 1, 2023 Copper miners, Chinese smelters agree on first drop in fees in 3 years Miners on Friday reached agreements with Chinese smelters for a lower copper concentrate treatment and refining charges for 2024.
December 1, 2023 First Quantum takes Panama to international court It is also suspending its 2023 production guidance for Cobre Panama mine, which accounts for about 1.5% of the world’s copper production.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
