Global copper smelting bounces in May on Chinese strength Smelting activity in the rest of the world, however, was still lacklustre. Reuters | June 5, 2023 | 9:21 am
Japanese miners see Chile’s tax hikes deterring new investment Lawmakers in Chile gave final approval in May for a long-awaited mining tax reform. Reuters | June 5, 2023 | 7:34 am
Evolution to expand two gold mines in Australia The company also said it would be looking at assets that Newmont may shed after it closes the multi-billion acquisition of Newcrest Mining. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2023 | 3:54 am
Panamanian activists to protest against approval of Orla Mining’s EIA for Cerro Quema project Environmental and religious groups announced a protest action for Monday to reject the recent approval by the Panamanian Ministry of Environment of Orla Mining’s environmental impact assessment. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 4, 2023 | 11:33 am
Dominican workers lift strike at Cerro de Maimón mine Cerro de Maimón is operated by the Dominican Mining Corporation, a subsidiary of Australia’s Perilya. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 4, 2023 | 8:36 am
Congo halts ERG’s copper project after waste leakage The suspension is the latest sign of strained relations between copper miners and the Congolese government. Bloomberg News | June 2, 2023 | 11:40 am
Copper price rises as China’s factory activity accelerates The Chinese manufacturing activity unexpectedly swung to growth in May. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 2, 2023 | 9:43 am
Filo Mining upsizes private placement, shares rise The company has decided to increase the placement from C$100 million to C$130 million due to strong demand. Staff Writer | June 2, 2023 | 9:15 am
Column: London Metal Exchange renews stocks transparency drive Restoring trust in exchange stocks reporting is a key step in winning back the broader confidence of the market. Reuters | June 2, 2023 | 8:43 am