Kremlin, facing diamond ban, says EU sanctions have ‘boomerang effect’
EU diplomatic sources said last week the proposal under discussion was to ban direct diamond imports from Russia from Jan. 1.
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Union set to strike at Peru’s Las Bambas copper mine next week
The workers union said the strike would last 48 hours with the union demanding a better distribution of profits for workers.
Franco-Nevada cuts guidance on Cobre Panama mine woes
The Canadian firm has a streaming deal with First Quantum’s local unit Minera Panama covering the giant Cobre Panama copper mine.
Next-gen gas sensor technology proposed for industrial, medical settings
New organic–inorganic hybrid gas sensors have shown to be durable, selective, and highly sensitive.
Lucapa puts Merlin feasibility study on back burner
The diamond miner will focus on assessing a smaller scale, lower cost path to mine development amid weak market conditions.
First Quantum to halt Panama mine if blockade goes on
The Canadian miner said that without shipments arriving at Cobre Panama copper mine’s port, it will run out of supplies this week.
Illegal mining causing high mercury levels in Colombia’s Cali River
The Attorney General's Office of Colombia issued a communiqué alerting about high levels of mercury and lead in the Cali River.
Leonardo DiCaprio backs Panamanians’ protests against First Quantum’s operation
Hollywood actor has joined the demands of Panamanian activists asking for the shutdown of First Quantum Mineral’s Cobre Panamá copper mine.
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.
