Rio Tinto faces lawsuit over Panguna copper mine in Bougainville Villagers are seeking compensation for loss and damage that could reach billions of dollars. Bloomberg News | May 23, 2024 | 8:31 am
Troubled Peru copper mine starts expansion work in supply boost Las Bambas has for years operated well below its annual capacity of 400,000 tons due to a torrent of community protests. Bloomberg News | May 23, 2024 | 8:26 am
Rio Tinto faces pressure to leave London exchange Activist investor Palliser Capital argues that switching its primary listing to Australia would boost Rio Tinto's shares by about 40%. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2024 | 5:18 am
Greatland grows exploration portfolio in Western Australia The Woodlands property, part of the company's Mt Egerton project, is a highly under-explored area with vast gold and copper potential. Staff Writer | May 23, 2024 | 3:03 am
First Quantum seeks to speed up Peru projects after Panama debacle The miner controls the La Granja project, worth at least $2.5 billion, and the $1.86 billion Haquira project. Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 3:24 pm
Record gold and copper prices are also a boon for illegal mining in Peru Illegal mining had become a “huge challenge” and that the government was working on a bill to create a new framework for small miners. Bloomberg News | May 22, 2024 | 12:22 pm
Southern Copper aims to boost Peru output by 520,000t in 8-10 years Southern Copper operates the Cuajone and Toquepala mines in Peru. Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 12:16 pm
Faraday Copper rallies on $15 million bought deal to advance Arizona project Its Copper Creek project in Arizona is labelled as one of the largest undeveloped copper projects in the US. Staff Writer | May 22, 2024 | 11:06 am
Lawyers representing Congo claim to have new evidence on Apple’s use of conflict minerals Apple has said in the past that it does not directly buy, procure or source primary minerals, and it has been auditing its suppliers for several years. Staff Writer | May 22, 2024 | 11:00 am
