El Salvador wants humanitarian corridor for truckers stranded in Panama over mining protestsEl Salvador is asking the Panamanian government and civil society leaders to allow Salvadoran truckers to return home.Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 26, 2023 | 12:07 pm
Panama copper miners attacked by protesters, union boss saysProtesters attacked workers leaving the Cobre Panama mine early Sunday.Bloomberg News | November 26, 2023 | 9:51 am
British court rejects Vale’s appeal in billion-dollar action for Mariana disasterThe decision favors BHP, which seeks to hold Vale liable…Bruno Venditti | November 24, 2023 | 9:31 am
Aurubis Q1 profit drops on high power prices; optimistic for full year Aurubis posted a fall of about 24% in quarterly earnings on Monday. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 4:16 am
Petra Diamonds open to M&A deals, CEO says Petra invited merger and acquisition proposals on Monday. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 4:10 am
Zambia’s mining minister expects Mopani Copper Mines deal by end-March There are 10 suitors for the mine and smelter complex, including Sibanye-Stillwater. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 3:58 am
Sibanye-Stillwater gets key permit for Keliber lithium project With Keliber, Sibanye-Stillwater seeks a foothold in the European battery metals market. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 6, 2023 | 3:48 am
Teck, BCIT to boost research on copper’s antimicrobial properties The mining company and the institute of technology just launched the Teck Copper Innovation Hub. Staff Writer | February 5, 2023 | 12:42 pm
Alcoa says workers back 2024 restart of aluminum smelter in Spain The US metals producer had reached a deal with workers in December 2021 to end primary aluminum production at San Ciprian. Reuters | February 3, 2023 | 4:22 pm
South Africa’s century-old gold refiner runs at 75% as mines dim The 102 year-old Rand Refinery is the only African refiner accredited with the London Bullion Market Association. Bloomberg News | February 3, 2023 | 9:43 am
Thungela Resources to buy controlling stake in Australian mine The coal producer has been searching for assets outside South Africa, where shipments are being curbed by rail bottleneck. Bloomberg News | February 3, 2023 | 7:39 am
Graphic: Disruptions raise the chance of copper supply tightness Production disruptions in Latin America and Africa have raised the stakes for a tighter market this year. Reuters | February 3, 2023 | 7:16 am