Panama government orders First Quantum to end copper operations Cobre Panama has requested government authorization to lay off more than 4,000 of its employees. Staff Writer | December 8, 2023 | 9:55 am
Anglo American shares plunge after production cuts Shares hit their lowest point since March 2020 after the miner unveiled plans to drastically cut the amount of commodities it mines. Staff Writer | December 8, 2023 | 8:07 am
Unstable electrolytes in lithium metal batteries now a bit more stable Chinese researchers have developed functional micro-arrays for efficient lithium metal anode interfaces. Staff Writer | December 8, 2023 | 6:06 am
Chile aims to be among world’s top three cobalt producers The copper producing nation holds significant quantities of cobalt in its mining tailings, which could make it a global powerhouse. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 8, 2023 | 3:45 am
Sprott, HanETF launch copper miners ETF focused on lower carbon footprint The fund relies on a model that helps evaluate the amount of carbon dioxide produced in a miner's supply chain for every pound of copper it produces. Reuters | December 7, 2023 | 10:05 am
Arras Minerals joins forces with Teck to explore critical minerals in Kazakhstan Teck made its first investment into Arras last November by acquiring a 9.9% stake. Staff Writer | December 7, 2023 | 9:35 am
Ivanhoe Mines quadruples exploration budget for 2024 The primary focus of exploration activities will be on the Western Foreland project in the DRC. Staff Writer | December 7, 2023 | 8:20 am
China’s CMOC says geopolitics helped drive Australia sale CMOC agreed earlier this week to sell its 80% stake in the Northparkes copper and gold mine to Evolution Mining. Bloomberg News | December 7, 2023 | 7:00 am
China November copper imports rise to highest in almost two years The Yangshan copper premium, an indicator of import demand, rose to a one-year high. Reuters | December 7, 2023 | 6:55 am
