Nine dead in Peru’s Poderosa mine after armed men raid Peru’s national police took control of the mine, seized weapons, and detained seven suspects of the deadly attack. Bloomberg News | December 3, 2023 | 10:20 am
Long-term sustainability uncertain if Panama operations end, says First Quantum CEO The company has notified buyers it will not be able to meet agreements due to force majeure. Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 4:48 pm
Rio Tinto donates C$400,000 to domestic violence prevention in Canada Funds to be distributed among 15 organisations that provide essential services to individuals affected by domestic and family violence. Staff Writer | December 1, 2023 | 4:33 pm
Gold price hits new all-time high Gold futures trading in New York shot up 1.6% on Friday closing at $2,089.70 per ounce, surpassing the previous high set on August 6, 2020. Staff Writer | December 1, 2023 | 3:26 pm
Founders Metals’ high-grade hits hint at Guiana Shield bounty for Antino project in Suriname The junior miner is closing off the year with drill results as high as 13 metres at 14.03 g/t gold. Blair McBride | December 1, 2023 | 11:19 am
Fitch sees industrial metal prices falling in 2024, gold set to rise London's 2024 benchmark copper price could slip 2% to $8,600 per metric ton, the firm said. Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 10:46 am
Peru mining output grows 3.14% in October, slowest in 8 months Copper production was up 2.1% from the same month a year ago, while gold and zinc jumped 10.0% and 10.4% respectively. Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 10:20 am
Vale Base Metals in search of new CEO Deshnee Naidoo will step down from her position as CEO effective March 31. Staff Writer | December 1, 2023 | 9:37 am
US gives $50 million boost to critical minerals investor TechMet The backing from the US International Development Finance Corporation brings its total investment in the Dublin-based firm to $105 million. Bloomberg News | December 1, 2023 | 9:29 am