First Quantum submits copper mine preservation plan to Panama governmentFirst Quantum said the preservation plan at Cobre Panama entailed costs estimated at "tens of millions of dollars a month."Reuters | January 17, 2024 | 7:44 am
Los Pelambres boosted Antofagasta copper production in 2023It stepped up production at Los Pelambres after overcoming water…Cecilia Jamasmie | January 17, 2024 | 7:06 am
Albemarle to cut jobs, halt expansions and sell stake in LiontownThe world's top lithium producer expects to reduce costs by…Cecilia Jamasmie | January 17, 2024 | 3:43 am
Sumitomo Metal plans 11% cut in full-year copper output The decline comes as it plans to conduct two-month maintenance at its Toyo Smelter & Refinery in Ehime, western Japan. Reuters | April 3, 2023 | 7:39 am
Mitsui Mining expects H1 zinc output falling 4.7% y/y Mitsui Mining and Smelting Co Ltd plans to produce 107,000 tonnes of refined zinc in the first half of the 2023/24 financial year. Reuters | April 3, 2023 | 7:36 am
Agnico Eagle becomes sole owner of Canadian Malartic mine The world’s third-biggest bullion producer now owns the Canadian Malartic, one of North America’s biggest gold mines. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 3, 2023 | 7:03 am
Teck rejects unsolicited $23bn takeover bid from Glencore Teck Resources is instead urging shareholders to approve an already announced separation of Teck Metals and Elk Valley Resources. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 3, 2023 | 4:03 am
Barrick Gold replaces gold reserves, remains on track to execute 10-year business plan Barrick Gold’s executive chairman John Thornton said the company more than replaced the gold reserves it mined in 2022. Staff Writer | April 2, 2023 | 10:38 am
Giant Chile mines are struggling just as world needs more copper Chile, which accounts for a quarter of the world’s mined copper, posted its lowest monthly production in six years on Friday. Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 10:43 am
Codelco’s 2022 pretax profit slumps 63% The world's largest copper producer said its yearly production is down 10.6%. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 9:29 am
Illegal Amazon miners are expanding into copper as prices surge Earlier this month, agents dismantled illicit mines in Canaa dos Carajas, near Vale’s Sossego mine. Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 7:33 am
Barrick Gold, PNG ink new deal to restart Porgera mine Through the New Porgera Progress Agreement all parties have committed to resume operations as soon as possible. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2023 | 3:43 am