Column: Automakers rush in where miners fear to tread It's a useful reminder that going upstream can be a high-risk business for even the biggest automotive companies. Reuters | March 3, 2023 | 7:57 am
First Quantum losing $8 million a day on Cobre Panama halt The miner's local unit warned of "exponential and irreparable" damage to the company and stakeholders, including the workforce. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2023 | 3:57 am
Chile copper production up 2.9% in January – Cochilco Production from state-owned giant Codelco jumped 5.1% on a yearly basis to 127,000 tonnes. Reuters | March 2, 2023 | 2:20 pm
Copper price falls ahead of China’s annual parliament meeting China is expected to set its GDP growth rate target at 5.5%-6% this year, according to ING. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 2, 2023 | 9:44 am
Mining dealmakers set for year of hot M&A after monster gold bid Mergers and acquisitions will be top of mind at PDAC this year. Bloomberg News | March 2, 2023 | 8:07 am
Oman to offer new mining concessions in Q1 2023 This process would also include new concession areas targeting commodities like chromite, copper, limestone and others. Reuters | March 2, 2023 | 7:49 am
Panama breakthrough adds to good news for global copper supplies The Cobre Panama mine accounts for about 1.5% of the world’s copper production. Bloomberg News | March 1, 2023 | 8:42 am
Copper price rises as China’s economy shows strong recovery China's manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in more than a decade in February. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 1, 2023 | 8:27 am
BHP seeks to tighten grip on South America’s copper sector BHP officials met with Argentinian authorities this week, expressing interest in increasing investments in the San Juan province. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 1, 2023 | 6:52 am