Leonardo DiCaprio backs Panamanians’ protests against First Quantum’s operation

Hollywood actor has joined the demands of Panamanian activists asking for the shutdown of First Quantum Mineral’s Cobre Panamá copper mine.

Staff Writer | November 19, 2023 | 10:54 am

Antofagasta agreed to treatment and refining charges of $80 a tonne and 8 cents per pound with Chinese smelter Jinchuan Group.

Reuters | November 18, 2023 | 12:31 pm

The union for Minera Panama said it reached agreements with the company to ensure worker pay as protests kept workers from reaching their jobs.

Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 3:13 pm

Public arguments for both cases are set to conclude on Nov. 23 and issuing a ruling is a priority for the court.

Bloomberg News | November 17, 2023 | 1:51 pm

"We have to wait and see whether it's a watershed moment or not," Richard Adkerson said.

Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 8:12 am

To improve the power supply, CMOC has been looking to tap hydropower projects and other new energy sources.

Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 8:08 am

EV metals demand drives Anglo American’s quest for lithium

The miner, which already produces key battery metals including copper and nickel, is actively looking for lithium off-take deals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2023 | 4:07 am

Protests have raged for weeks against First Quantum's contract for a $10 billion copper mine.

Reuters | November 16, 2023 | 4:15 pm

The US bank is expanding its footprint in metals after it agreed a similar zinc deal in August.

Reuters | November 16, 2023 | 11:03 am