Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals says Zambia copper find largest in a century It estimates the Mingomba project, in the northern Copperbelt province, will become one of the world’s highest-grade copper mines. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2024 | 4:03 am
Chile battles forest fires in deadliest disaster in 14 years Anglo American said copper transport from Los Bronces mines has been unaffected. Bloomberg News | February 4, 2024 | 11:19 am
Argentinian, German officials meet to discuss critical minerals An Argentinian delegation travelled to Germany to promote the country’s critical mineral resources. Staff Writer | February 4, 2024 | 7:06 am
Peruvian government unveils platform to expedite exploration permits Officials from the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines met with representatives from the largest mining companies to showcase the Digital Information Single Window platform. Staff Writer | February 4, 2024 | 5:45 am
OceanaGold files for Philippine subsidiary’s IPO The Toronto-listed miner plans to sell up to 456 million common shares or a 20% stake in OceanaGold Philippines. Reuters | February 2, 2024 | 5:13 pm
Western miners lag as oil powers enter race for Africa’s critical metals Risk aversion is likely to leave major Western miners lagging in a race to tap Africa's reserves of critical raw materials. Reuters | February 2, 2024 | 9:52 am
First Quantum bonds rally as miner works to free up cash The most liquid notes due in 2031 climbed $0.15 to $0.94 since hitting a low in November. Bloomberg News | February 2, 2024 | 9:37 am
Zambia seeks to restructure Glencore debt with new Mopani investor Zambia is seeking to restructure a $1.5 billion debt owed by Mopani Copper Mines to Glencore. Reuters | February 2, 2024 | 8:38 am
Grupo Mexico profit down 19% on sliding metal prices The firm produced 264,251 metric tons of copper over the quarter, down 2% from a year earlier. Reuters | February 2, 2024 | 7:32 am
