Panama to shut down First Quantum mine after ruling, President says Authorities will start “the transition process for the orderly and safe closure of the mine,” Laurentino Cortizo said in a post on X. Bloomberg News | November 29, 2023 | 8:12 am
Boliden warns of lower Q4 copper ore throughput at Aitik mine Guidance for copper and gold content was not affected by the production disruptions. Reuters | November 29, 2023 | 7:47 am
Rio Tinto sells stake in Canadian diamond project, ups interest in copper Rio Tinto sold its 75% interest in the Fort à la Corne diamond project in Saskatchewan, and is increasing its stake in a Yukon copper firm. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2023 | 4:09 am
Strike at Las Bambas mine to end on Thursday The announcement comes after a government labor entity said the strike was improper. Reuters | November 28, 2023 | 1:34 pm
New high-grade copper find in DRC similar to Kakula, Ivanhoe says The discovery named Kitoko was made on Ivanhoe's recently acquired joint venture licences in the Western Foreland. Staff Writer | November 28, 2023 | 1:05 pm
Dwindling copper supply from Panama and Peru could wipe out global surplus in 2024 If the Cobre Panama mine was to be permanently shut, then the market could easily move into deficit in 2024, a Macquarie analyst said. Reuters | November 28, 2023 | 10:15 am
Workers at MMG’s Las Bambas mine go on indefinite strike Las Bambas workers are demanding greater profit sharing and better transport conditions. Reuters | November 28, 2023 | 9:47 am
Peru mining keeping country out of deeper recession, minister says The world's No. 2 copper producer fell into a recession earlier this year. Reuters | November 28, 2023 | 8:14 am
Nearly one-third of world’s tailings dams close to protected areas – study Researchers found that mine waste threatens biodiversity within protected areas all over the world. Staff Writer | November 28, 2023 | 6:06 am