Cobalt, copper mining in DRC fuelling forced evictions — report Study links race to secure key battery metals to forced eviction of entire communities and grievous human rights abuses. Staff Writer | September 12, 2023 | 5:19 am
Lundin secures environmental permit to extend Candelaria mine life Approved EIA considers several improvements to the mine’s current operations, which will allow to extend its productive to 2040. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 12, 2023 | 3:40 am
P2 Gold updates Gabbs PEA to 1.9 million oz. gold equivalent The updated PEA gives Gabbs an after-tax net present value with a 5% discount of $292.2 million and an internal rate of return of 17%. Staff Writer | September 11, 2023 | 11:09 am
Hudbay’s ‘enhanced’ Copper World prefeasibility gets mixed reviews The study, released Friday, drew mixed reactions from experts, mainly due to increased operating costs and cautious permitting approaches. Henry Lazenby | September 11, 2023 | 9:48 am
Copper price climbs amid Chinese currency recovery New bank lending in China beat expectations by nearly quadrupling in August from July as the central bank sought to shore up economic growth. Staff Writer | September 11, 2023 | 9:39 am
Russia’s largest untapped copper deposit starts concentrate production The long-awaited Udokan project in Russia's far east is coming on stream at a challenging time. Reuters | September 11, 2023 | 7:12 am
Antamina’s president says Peru should focus on brownfield projects Víctor Gobitz proposed concentrating efforts on brownfield projects given that there are no new operational deposits in Peru. Staff Writer | September 10, 2023 | 12:26 pm
US, Saudi Arabia in talks to secure metals in Africa – WSJ A state-backed Saudi venture would buy stakes in mining assets worth $15 billion in African countries, which will permit US companies to buy some of the production. Reuters | September 10, 2023 | 10:18 am
First Quantum reaches deal with Panama copper mine union, avoids strike The worker's union had threatened on Thursday to stop work on Saturday, alleging an impasse in negotiation with the directors of Minera Panama. Reuters | September 9, 2023 | 10:47 pm