Gold CEO firing deals fresh blow to mining’s battered reputation A series of disappointments for the mining industry comes against the backdrop of weak commodity prices — although gold has been an exception. Bloomberg News | January 7, 2024 | 11:38 am
From wasteland to wetland: Restoring Tennessee’s Copper Basin mining district Reclamation success achieved using class A biosolids on an EPA-designated Superfund site – but not without controversy. Amanda Stutt | January 5, 2024 | 12:50 pm
First Quantum calls on Panama to prevent violence at closed mine The Suntracs construction union — which played a leading role in protests that led to the mine’s closure late last year — is planning a march at the mine site. Bloomberg News | January 5, 2024 | 11:10 am
Russia’s Udokan Copper assesses damage after fire Udokan planned to launch the first stage of the plant in the second quarter of 2024. Reuters | January 5, 2024 | 10:46 am
Blade runners: how LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earth In a few short years, LFP batteries crushed nickel and cobalt mining markets and new technology could do the same to lithium. Frik Els | January 5, 2024 | 9:48 am
First Quantum said to be in talks with Jiangxi over Zambian mines The rumoured negotiations could see Jiangxi buying one of the two mines First Quantum has in Zambia, or a stake in one of them. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2024 | 9:03 am
Copper prices fall on stronger US dollar Copper prices fell as reduced bets for an early Fed interest rate cut lifted the dollar. Staff Writer | January 5, 2024 | 4:51 am
Freeport Indonesia requests export ban exemption beyond May 2024 The company's smelter will not reach full capacity before December. Reuters | January 5, 2024 | 3:10 am
Cordoba rises on $40 million for Colombian copper project The latest installment from JCHX bolsters Cordoba’s financial standing as it seeks to reorganize its debt. Henry Lazenby | January 4, 2024 | 2:42 pm
