First Quantum seeks ‘dialogue’ with new Panama president over disputed copper mine

Panama on Sunday elected Jose Raul Mulino as its new president.

Reuters | May 6, 2024 | 6:53 am

Argentina power supplier Central Puerto eyes stake in McEwen’s copper project

After recently signing a deal for a stake in the Diablillos silver-gold project in Salta province, Central Puerto is committed to getting involved in a second mining venture.

Bloomberg News | May 6, 2024 | 6:47 am

Vote counting begins in Panama presidential race focused on economy, corruption

Lawmakers across different parties who backed a contract with First Quantum Minerals have faced a backlash that could hurt their support.

Reuters | May 5, 2024 | 10:30 am

Antofagasta’s Centinela project to offer peculiar employment scheme

The Chilean miner is ready to start with the construction of a $4.4 billion second concentrator at its Centinela copper mine.

Staff Writer | May 5, 2024 | 7:28 am

Strong copper price reviving Peru’s mining mojo, minister says

Goldman Sachs earlier in the day hiked its year-end price target to $12,000 per ton, from $10,000 previously.

Reuters | May 3, 2024 | 3:41 pm

Congo’s $7 billion infrastructure deal with China will depend on copper prices

President pushed for a review of the 2008 infrastructure for minerals deal with Sinohydro Corp and China Railway Group to bring more benefits for Congo, the world's biggest cobalt producer.

Reuters | May 3, 2024 | 12:00 pm