Panama to hold referendum on First Quantum contract, halts new projects

President Laurentino Cortizo said locals will decide on Dec. 17 whether to revoke the controversial 20-year contract.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2023 | 3:45 am

Traders and banks strike deals in Russian metals as taboo fades

A handful of Western banks and traders from Citigroup to…

Bloomberg News | October 29, 2023 | 10:41 am

The world’s iron ore powerhouse is preparing to reinvent itself

For the first time in a generation, the spectre of…

Bloomberg News | October 28, 2023 | 8:49 pm

Agnico operating permit restored for Kittila mine in Finland

The company now expects to reach the upper end of…

Jackson Chen | October 27, 2023 | 8:36 am

Vale CEO says he has never been so optimistic about the company’s future

Vale on Thursday reported a third quarter net profit decline…

Reuters | October 27, 2023 | 8:33 am

Rio Tinto to invest $600m more in renewable energy assets

The investment will be used to construct two 100MW solar power facilities and a 200MWh on-grid battery storage in Pilbara by 2026.

Reuters | November 30, 2022 | 10:08 am

Rio Tinto 2023 iron ore shipments seen in line with 2022 view

Iron ore prices have rebounded to just below $100 a tonne since hitting a three-year low in October.

Reuters | November 30, 2022 | 7:54 am

Australian battery metal players key to South Korea’s EV ambition

The Asian country controls a third of the $46 billion market for electric vehicle batteries.

Reuters | November 30, 2022 | 7:12 am

Fate of Barrick’s $7bn project in Pakistan to be decided next week

If Reko Diq copper-gold project gets the Supreme Court's blessing, Barrick could start operations in 2027-2028.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2022 | 6:57 am

Teck Resources taps insider Crystal Prystai for CFO

Prystai will succeed Jonathan Price, who was appointed the chief executive officer earlier this year following the departure of company veteran Don Lindsay.

Reuters | November 29, 2022 | 11:27 am

Russian tycoon to face new probe over Billionaire Bay villas

Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov and his family, which until earlier this year held a majority stake in Polyus, are set to face a fresh probe in France.

Bloomberg News | November 29, 2022 | 8:45 am

Fortescue keeps women on the top job with Fiona Hick’s appointment

Hick replaces CEO Elizabeth Gaines, who stepped down in December 2021 and who will remain on Fortescue's board as a non-executive director.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2022 | 3:53 am

Las Bambas mine resumes copper output; transportation still halted

Las Bambas had reduced its operations to 30% of its usual capacity earlier this month due to the protests.

Reuters | November 28, 2022 | 2:53 pm

BHP unveils first fully electric Jumbo at Olympic Dam

The fully-electric Jumbo will also break new ground in its user experience by reducing noise and vibration, and eliminating heat and the emissions of diesel particulate matter.

Staff Writer | November 28, 2022 | 12:47 pm

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