First Quantum warns of arbitration as Panama weighs copper contractCanada's First Quantum Minerals sent two notifications of intent to start an arbitration process against Panama.Reuters | November 26, 2023 | 12:22 pm
El Salvador wants humanitarian corridor for truckers stranded in Panama over mining protestsEl Salvador is asking the Panamanian government and civil society…Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 26, 2023 | 12:07 pm
Nornickel to pay $18m to drop its stake in nickel JV in South AfricaNickel prices in London are heading for a 46% fall this year,…Reuters | November 24, 2023 | 10:59 am
Miners face too many woes in emerging markets, Alamos CEO says Panama’s tax dispute with First Quantum underscores increasing political risks mining companies face in some regions, CEO John McCluskey says. Bloomberg News | February 7, 2023 | 1:24 pm
Anglo CEO warns extreme weather threatens global mine supplies The mining industry has been struggling to hit production targets, hurt by everything from floods and droughts to creaking infrastructure and political instability. Bloomberg News | February 7, 2023 | 10:43 am
ERG to spend $1.8 billion doubling African copper, cobalt output Currently, the company produces 200,000 tonnes of copper and 25,000 tonnes of cobalt annually at the mines across the central African copper belt. Bloomberg News | February 7, 2023 | 9:28 am
Centerra says Öksüt mine continuing as normal after Turkey-Syria earthquake Located in the Kayseri province of south-central Türkiye, the Öksüt mine represents Centerra’s third operating mine. Staff Writer | February 7, 2023 | 9:17 am
Brazil okays BHP’s $6.6 billion acquisition of OZ Minerals The deal still requires the approval of Australia’s regulatory bodies and the copper-gold miner shareholders, who are set to vote in April. MINING.COM Editor | February 7, 2023 | 5:51 am
South Africa hit by investment strike, key mining employer says More than 200 days of power cuts last year and blackouts every day so far in 2023 have dented confidence. Bloomberg News | February 7, 2023 | 4:47 am
Mammoth gold miner in the making after Newmont’s $17bn bid for Newcrest The deal would be one of the biggest in Australian history, though initial feedback suggests that Newmont will have to improve its bid to succeed. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2023 | 9:59 pm
Newmont open to sweetening $16.9bn bid for Newcrest – source Already the world's largest gold producer, Newmont would become a gold mining behemoth should it prevail in its bid for Newcrest. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 8:32 pm
Newmont’s bid for Newcrest marks new era of mining mega deals Newmont’s all-stock offer would be the largest gold mining takeover ever. Bloomberg News | February 6, 2023 | 5:22 pm