Mining billionaire Forrest acquires ‘iconic’ hat company Akubra “We’re proud to be able to ensure the growth of Australian manufacturing, both protecting and creating new jobs,” said Andrew Forrest. Reuters | November 19, 2023 | 9:34 am
The link between mine waste and apartheid in South Africa A new book shows how mine waste has perpetuated apartheid-like policies in South Africa. Staff Writer | November 19, 2023 | 7:35 am
Israel strikes Lebanese aluminum factory, says Lebanon media Israel’s military struck an aluminum factory located in southern Lebanon around 4 a.m. local time on Saturday. Bloomberg News | November 18, 2023 | 12:47 pm
Antofagasta agrees lower 2024 copper charges with Chinese smelter Antofagasta agreed to treatment and refining charges of $80 a tonne and 8 cents per pound with Chinese smelter Jinchuan Group. Reuters | November 18, 2023 | 12:31 pm
Panama port blockade keeps supplies from First Quantum mine, company says The union for Minera Panama said it reached agreements with the company to ensure worker pay as protests kept workers from reaching their jobs. Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 3:13 pm
Gold miners’ Q3 2023 fundamentals The major gold miners just finished reporting fantastic Q3 results. Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | November 17, 2023 | 2:19 pm
Panama’s supreme court to deliberate on First Quantum mine contract next week Public arguments for both cases are set to conclude on Nov. 23 and issuing a ruling is a priority for the court. Bloomberg News | November 17, 2023 | 1:51 pm
Teck’s deal to shed coal comes at a perfect time The Vancouver-based miner’s dramatic repositioning comes at a good time for investors. David Berman - The Globe and Mail | November 17, 2023 | 12:25 pm
Report to US Congress raises concerns over China’s rare earth control China could effectively cut off 40–50% of global rare earth oxide supply. Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 11:14 am