Congo’s Gecamines to push for copper, cobalt trading share Congo's State mining group said it will push to secure the rights to buy copper and cobalt at mines it has holdings in. Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 8:06 am
Zambia selects UAE’s IHC unit as new partner in Mopani Copper Mines The new investor is also expected to "reset" Mopani's existing relationship with Glencore, ZCCM said. Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 7:44 am
Copper miners, Chinese smelters agree on first drop in fees in 3 years Miners on Friday reached agreements with Chinese smelters for a lower copper concentrate treatment and refining charges for 2024. Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 7:38 am
Mining People: EMP Metals, Frontier Lithium, Horizonte, New Gold, Trigon Metals Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | December 1, 2023 | 6:36 am
Patriot Battery Metals starts Corvette approval process It has submitted a preliminary information statement to the Quebec government, which is the first step in the project impact assessment. Staff Writer | December 1, 2023 | 6:23 am
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
