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Seabridge Gold applies to extend KSM environmental permit

The company has applied for a 'substantially started' status, which, if approved, would make KSM's environmental assessment certificate valid for the life of the project.

Staff Writer | January 17, 2024 | 10:32 am

First Quantum submits copper mine preservation plan to Panama government

First Quantum said the preservation plan at Cobre Panama entailed…

Reuters | January 17, 2024 | 7:44 am

Los Pelambres boosted Antofagasta copper production in 2023

It stepped up production at Los Pelambres after overcoming water…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 17, 2024 | 7:06 am

Teck misses copper, zinc guidance for 2023, coal production higher

Annual production was impacted by challenges across operations through the…

Staff Writer | January 16, 2024 | 5:01 pm

First Quantum offers voluntary retirement to over 1,500 Panama mine staff

The company plans to reduce its Panama workforce to below…

Reuters | January 16, 2024 | 11:30 am

Codelco sees copper output bottoming out with recovery in sight

Its chairman said the $3.5 billion to $4 billion a year Codelco is spending will ensure production over the next five decades.

Bloomberg News | August 2, 2023 | 12:20 pm

Over 20m tonnes of copper demand could be destroyed through 2030

New research lays out scope of substitution and thrifting of copper as automakers and other manufacturers find ways to head off a supply crunch.

Frik Els | August 2, 2023 | 11:17 am

Weak China manufacturing, lack of stimulus push copper prices down

China’s manufacturing activity dropped for a fourth consecutive month in July.

Staff Writer | August 2, 2023 | 8:02 am

Column: China’s weak PMI means good news for commodities, for now

China’s manufacturing activity dropped for a fourth consecutive month in July.

Reuters | August 2, 2023 | 7:50 am

Trafigura’s $600 million cobalt play faces cash crunch in Congo

Trafigura’s metals unit is already under fire after announcing in February it was the victim of a massive alleged nickel fraud.

Bloomberg News | August 2, 2023 | 7:42 am

Ecuador court halts referendums on mining, oil projects

Popular referendums are a necessary step for any mining company hoping to obtain an environmental license in Ecuador.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 2, 2023 | 4:09 am

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Seabridge Gold applies to extend KSM environmental permit

First Quantum submits copper mine preservation plan to Panama government

Los Pelambres boosted Antofagasta copper production in 2023

Teck misses copper, zinc guidance for 2023, coal production higher

First Quantum offers voluntary retirement to over 1,500 Panama mine staff

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Codelco sees copper output bottoming out with recovery in sight

Over 20m tonnes of copper demand could be destroyed through 2030

Weak China manufacturing, lack of stimulus push copper prices down

Column: China’s weak PMI means good news for commodities, for now

Trafigura’s $600 million cobalt play faces cash crunch in Congo

Ecuador court halts referendums on mining, oil projects

Chile fines Lundin mine $9 million for environmental infractions

Codelco requests permit for $2.5 billion Ministro Hales mine extension

Barrick reiterates 2028 first production for Reko Diq project in Pakistan