Congo’s Gecamines to push for copper, cobalt trading share Congo's State mining group said it will push to secure the rights to buy copper and cobalt at mines it has holdings in. Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 8:06 am
Zambia selects UAE’s IHC unit as new partner in Mopani Copper Mines The new investor is also expected to "reset" Mopani's existing relationship with Glencore, ZCCM said. Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 7:44 am
Copper miners, Chinese smelters agree on first drop in fees in 3 years Miners on Friday reached agreements with Chinese smelters for a lower copper concentrate treatment and refining charges for 2024. Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 7:38 am
Scientists use copper to reduce cost of cancer treatment UCLA researchers devised an inexpensive way to produce a molecule used in anti-cancer drugs from a chemical costing just $3 per gram. Staff Writer | December 1, 2023 | 5:54 am
First Quantum takes Panama to international court It is also suspending its 2023 production guidance for Cobre Panama mine, which accounts for about 1.5% of the world’s copper production. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 1, 2023 | 3:54 am
Codelco’s chief commercial officer resigns Carlos Alvarado will be replaced by Cristobal Fuenzalida a current marketing manager at Codelco. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 4:02 pm
Panama trade minister resigns after mining contract backlash Jorge Rivera has been named the replacement. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 3:01 pm
Five charged with 11 million euro metal theft from Aurubis The five people had been charged in connection with the theft of about 5,000 kilograms of materials containing precious metals. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 2:49 pm
Panama mine shutdown threatens copper’s surplus The expectation for a looser market in the near term has been reflected in copper prices. Bloomberg News | November 30, 2023 | 10:35 am