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
At least two companies seek Norway seabed mining permits The government aims to issue first licenses in 2025, but companies will require separate approvals to start production. Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 8:13 am
Copper frenzy draws mining giants to Argentina after Milei’s reforms Argentina could be a major supplier by 2035. Bloomberg News | May 22, 2024 | 7:55 am
Anglo American rejects BHP’s third bid, extends deadline Anglo has left the door open for BHP as it agreed to grant it a one-week extension to table a binding offer. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2024 | 7:03 am
BHP, Kingsrose to jointly explore Norway and Finland Kingsrose has numerous early-stage nickel-copper exploration targets and has secured exploration licences across the two Nordic nations. Staff Writer | May 22, 2024 | 5:46 am
