China’s big policy meet offers little to excite commodity bullsThe National People’s Congress failed to deliver gains in the prices of key commodities like iron ore and copper.Bloomberg News | March 11, 2024 | 10:07 am
China Copper seeks to acquire overseas mines amid tight supply, chairman saysA lack of rich copper resources at home has driven…Reuters | March 11, 2024 | 6:42 am
Ecuadorian government releases controversial prior consultation manualIn the absence of an organic law that regulates the…Staff Writer | March 10, 2024 | 10:04 am
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
Panamanian protesters break into international port used by First Quantum Minerals As protests continue against First Quantum’s Cobre Panamá operation, the Canadian miner asks authorities to protect its workers and facilities. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 29, 2023 | 12:23 pm
Traders and banks strike deals in Russian metals as taboo fades A handful of Western banks and traders from Citigroup to Trafigura Group are increasingly willing to enter new deals for Russian metals. Bloomberg News | October 29, 2023 | 10:41 am
US, UK make progress on critical minerals agreement, US says US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said "significant progress" was made on a US-UK critical minerals agreement in talks on Saturday in Japan. Reuters | October 28, 2023 | 8:27 pm
Caspin Resources makes heavy rare earths discovery in WA’s West Musgrave The company has now reported its highest grade REE mineralization intersected to date at the Duchess Prospect at Mount Squires. Amanda Stutt | October 27, 2023 | 9:45 am
Copper price rises on China optimism Profits at China's industrial firms extended gains for a second month in September. Staff Writer | October 27, 2023 | 9:27 am
Pre-tax profit for Codelco down 65% this year through Sept Chile’s Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, on Thursday posted a 65% drop in its pre-tax profit for the first nine months […] Reuters | October 26, 2023 | 3:42 pm
Panama’s top court considers lawsuit over First Quantum deal The court said in a statement that it will issue an opinion on the lawsuit within 10 business days. Bloomberg News | October 26, 2023 | 11:04 am
Mine reclamation awards – Teck, Imperial, Centerra on top The BC Technical and Research Committee on Reclamation wrapped up its annual conference in September with recognition of the top mine reclamation projects in British Columbia. Staff Writer | October 26, 2023 | 10:27 am