Indian govt may put Hindustan Zinc share sale plan on hold The government is the largest minority shareholder in HZL. Reuters | March 12, 2023 | 9:11 am
Panama gives First Quantum go-ahead to operate port terminal Panama's Maritime Authority has lifted a suspension on First Quantum's operations at the port of Punta Rincon. Reuters | March 11, 2023 | 6:25 pm
Panama minister expects contract with First Quantum will get green light The contract meets "the best interests for the country," Minister Federico Alfaro told Reuters. Reuters | March 10, 2023 | 11:20 am
Electra Battery upgrades Iron Creek cobalt-copper resource, paving the way for PEA Resources at the Idaho project in the indicated category are estimated at 4.4 million tonnes grading 0.19% cobalt and 0.73% copper. Staff Writer | March 10, 2023 | 9:45 am
ArcWest shares jump on Freeport earn-in deal as majors eye British Columbia copper Freeport will be able to earn up to 80% of ArcWest’s Todd Creek project. Alicia Hiyate | March 10, 2023 | 9:35 am
Peru mining firms’ logistics at risk from extended protests, analyst says Fitch Ratings warned of possible lack of supplies and issues transporting ore to ports. Reuters | March 9, 2023 | 1:46 pm
Tin price under short term pressure, long term uptrend intact – report Fitch’s forecast reflects continued weaker demand over 2023 and slight improvements in supply as mining and smelting operations are normalised across the market. MINING.com Editor | March 9, 2023 | 10:03 am
Trafigura CEO says tight metal supply threatens green transition The world’s biggest copper trader has been vocal in warning that higher prices will be needed to incentivize miners to bring new production online. Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 1:48 pm
BHP eyes copper, nickel projects as it bypasses lithium BHP expects global copper and nickel supplies to remain below demand as few new mines for either metal are coming online in the near future. Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 1:29 pm