Panama’s top court to rule on First Quantum copper mine fate

The Supreme Court of Panama is expected to rule on several constitutional challenges to the contract signed by the Canadian miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2023 | 5:23 am

Demand for battery metals for EVs far exceeds global mining capacity.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | November 23, 2023 | 2:11 pm

The future of Cobre Panama faces uncertainty after widespread protests erupted last month.

Bloomberg News | November 23, 2023 | 10:13 am

The prospect of too many smelters chasing a finite amount of raw material is at the forefront of many Chinese producers' minds.

Reuters | November 23, 2023 | 9:01 am

Vale expands production capacity at Salobo copper mine

The $1.1 billion expansion plan is set to increase the mine's throughput capacity to 36 million tonnes per year by the final quarter of 2024.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 23, 2023 | 8:53 am

The 35 year-old president, Daniel Noboa, faces a country where voters recently backed a referendum to restrict gold and copper mining.

Bloomberg News | November 23, 2023 | 5:22 am

The state-owned miner said it has reached a production 'turning point'.

Reuters | November 22, 2023 | 1:26 pm

"The downgrade of Codelco's ratings is a result of lowering its standalone credit profile," it said.

Reuters | November 22, 2023 | 9:41 am

Panama's top court will hear the legality of the contract awarded to First Quantum from Nov, 24.

Reuters | November 22, 2023 | 8:07 am