First Quantum shares down 50% as Panama Congress committee OKs referendum Bill has cleared the first hurdle to becoming a law that allows national referendum on the contract covering Cobre Panama copper mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2023 | 6:11 am
‘Bubbly’ magmas may lead exploration teams toward untapped copper deposits Magmas that experience the same process that makes fizzy drinks ‘bubbly’ may help predict whether the area where it spread is likely to be rich in copper. Staff Writer | November 1, 2023 | 5:05 am
Chinese wire rod giant Amer to wind up Shanghai copper trading book Amer’s Shanghai trading unit, Arc Resources terminated many contracts with existing customers and suppliers for the remainder of 2023. Reuters | October 31, 2023 | 1:14 pm
Panama’s investor-friendly image at risk from anti-mining rage First Quantum’s troubles are playing out in a country led by one of the most pro-business governments in the region. Bloomberg News | October 31, 2023 | 1:06 pm
China mulls copper curbs to reduce overcapacity and emissions It’s a move that has the potential to reshape global trade in the metal. Bloomberg News | October 31, 2023 | 10:57 am
Vale and Ero Copper to jointly develop project in Brazil’s Pará state The term contemplates Ero Copper earning a 60% interest in the Furnas project upon completion of exploration, engineering and development milestones. Staff Writer | October 31, 2023 | 8:37 am
First Quantum shares extend slide, company says committed to rule of law Electoral court stated that it cannot organize a referendum regarding the Panama copper mine, as requested by President Cortizo. Reuters | October 31, 2023 | 7:42 am
Codelco says finance manager to take over as interim CFO The head of its finance department, Olivar Hernandez Giugliano, would step up as interim CFO. Reuters | October 30, 2023 | 4:01 pm
Panama electoral court says it can’t hold a mine referendum President Laurentino Cortizo said on Sunday Panama would hold a referendum to decide whether to scrap a contract with First Quantum. Bloomberg News | October 30, 2023 | 12:04 pm
