China’s fraying ties to Myanmar’s tin hub threaten key supply Since the discovery of large deposits in Wa State, Myanmar has become a crucial tin producer. Bloomberg News | October 30, 2023 | 7:07 am
Panama to hold referendum on First Quantum contract, halts new projects President Laurentino Cortizo said locals will decide on Dec. 17 whether to revoke the controversial 20-year contract. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2023 | 3:45 am
Panamanian protesters break into international port used by First Quantum Minerals As protests continue against First Quantum’s Cobre Panamá operation, the Canadian miner asks authorities to protect its workers and facilities. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 29, 2023 | 12:23 pm
Traders and banks strike deals in Russian metals as taboo fades A handful of Western banks and traders from Citigroup to Trafigura Group are increasingly willing to enter new deals for Russian metals. Bloomberg News | October 29, 2023 | 10:41 am
US, UK make progress on critical minerals agreement, US says US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said "significant progress" was made on a US-UK critical minerals agreement in talks on Saturday in Japan. Reuters | October 28, 2023 | 8:27 pm
Caspin Resources makes heavy rare earths discovery in WA’s West Musgrave The company has now reported its highest grade REE mineralization intersected to date at the Duchess Prospect at Mount Squires. Amanda Stutt | October 27, 2023 | 9:45 am
Copper price rises on China optimism Profits at China's industrial firms extended gains for a second month in September. Staff Writer | October 27, 2023 | 9:27 am
China’s exports of refined lead feed LME stocks rebuild China's exports of refined lead hit a 15-month high in September with year-to-date shipments already exceeding last year's total. Reuters | October 27, 2023 | 8:39 am
Pre-tax profit for Codelco down 65% this year through Sept Chile’s Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, on Thursday posted a 65% drop in its pre-tax profit for the first nine months […] Reuters | October 26, 2023 | 3:42 pm