Antofagasta reports 5% increase in 2023 profit, slashes dividend Antofagasta earlier reported a rise of 2% in 2023 copper production, to 660,600 metric tons. Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 8:45 am
First Quantum re-shuffles management at Zambian operation The miner has lost more than half its market value since public protests against the Cobre Panama project started in October. Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 7:39 am
KoBold Metals expands Zambia footprint with Midnight Sun deal KoBold aims to earn a 75% interest in the Dumbwa portion of Solwezi, after forming a JV with the Canadian miner. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 20, 2024 | 5:43 am
Philippine tycoon says bigger mining areas key to riding EV boom The Philippines and Indonesia are the world’s biggest suppliers of nickel. Bloomberg News | February 19, 2024 | 4:17 pm
BHP says nickel faces “difficult multi-year run” BHP's strong revenue growth of 6% was underpinned by higher iron ore and copper prices. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 1:50 pm
Deep-sea mining may be inevitable, says UN regulator Deep sea mining is likely just a matter of time, according to the head of the International Seabed Authority. Staff Writer | February 19, 2024 | 9:10 am
Optimism for metals clashes with reality for juniors ahead of PDAC Increasing funding for battery metal and uranium projects versus gold brings home the global energy transition but big financing deals for pre-production companies have almost disappeared. Alisha Hiyate | February 18, 2024 | 9:51 am
Copper, this dog will hunt Simply put, electrification doesn’t happen without copper, the heartbeat of the global energy economy. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | February 16, 2024 | 12:07 pm
First Quantum mine shutdown piles pressure on Panama’s rating, Fitch says The shutdown has reinforced downward pressure on the country's 'BBB-' rating and its deficit forecast, the agency said. Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 10:01 am