Scientists use copper to reduce cost of cancer treatment UCLA researchers devised an inexpensive way to produce a molecule used in anti-cancer drugs from a chemical costing just $3 per gram. Staff Writer | December 1, 2023 | 5:54 am
First Quantum takes Panama to international court It is also suspending its 2023 production guidance for Cobre Panama mine, which accounts for about 1.5% of the world’s copper production. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 1, 2023 | 3:54 am
Cobalt Blue partners with Japan’s Iwatani for refinery project The proposed refinery, which is located near Perth, Western Australia, will see a large-scale demonstration plant for test work of third-party material. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 5:30 pm
Codelco’s chief commercial officer resigns Carlos Alvarado will be replaced by Cristobal Fuenzalida a current marketing manager at Codelco. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 4:02 pm
Panama trade minister resigns after mining contract backlash Jorge Rivera has been named the replacement. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 3:01 pm
Five charged with 11 million euro metal theft from Aurubis The five people had been charged in connection with the theft of about 5,000 kilograms of materials containing precious metals. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 2:49 pm
Brazil’s Braskem sued over sinking ground from Alagoas mines The company's rock salt mining activities led to soil subsidence that forced the interdiction of several neighborhoods in Maceio. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 2:36 pm
Treasury’s Yellen tours lithium plant to bolster Biden’s economic case Livent's facility in Bessemer City, North Carolina, has increased its capacity by 50% in recent years due to increased demand for EVs. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 2:26 pm
Judge orders Greenpeace off seabed mining ship in ocean standoff The court found that Greenpeace had a right to stage the demonstration, but could not stay aboard the Coco indefinitely. Bloomberg News | November 30, 2023 | 2:16 pm
