Copper price down as China’s manufacturing activity contracts China's manufacturing sector activity contracted at a sharper pace in December as surging infections disrupted production. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 3, 2023 | 8:04 am
Yemen plans $130 million port, road in Mahra to move minerals The deal stipulates the construction of the port within about three years. Bloomberg News | January 3, 2023 | 7:39 am
US, allies should disconnect rare earths supply chain from China — report A Rice University report suggests that policymakers in the US and allied countries should counteract the launching of the China Rare Earth Group. Staff Writer | January 3, 2023 | 7:24 am
Skeena Resources seals Essay Creek royalty sale to Franco Nevada Net proceeds of the sale will be used to fund exploration and development activities at Eskay Creek gold-silver project in British Columbia. Staff Writer | January 3, 2023 | 5:52 am
Ferrexpo owner Zhevago steps down from board after arrest Zhevago was arrested last week for allegedly embezzling and money-laundering linked to the disappearance of $113 million from his former bank. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2023 | 3:47 am
Panama president says final contract to First Quantum has been presented President Laurentino Cortizo said on Monday the government has presented a final contract to regulate operations. Reuters | January 2, 2023 | 9:31 am
Shareholders at Russia’s NLMK vote against nine-month dividend payout Like many other Russian commodities companies, NLMK had scrapped its dividend plans earlier in 2022. Reuters | January 2, 2023 | 2:59 am
Panama rejects First Quantum’s legal bid to avoid halting operations First Quantum had notified the country about two arbitration proceedings days after the order to halt operations. Reuters | January 2, 2023 | 2:54 am
Supreme dollar rules the roost in gold market The US currency's climb to 20-year peaks this year eroded demand for dollar-priced bullion. Reuters | December 30, 2022 | 9:36 pm
