Panama and First Quantum mull fresh talks on copper mine next week The two sides may sit down together as soon as Dec. 26, although a schedule for the talks hasn’t been confirmed. Bloomberg News | December 22, 2022 | 11:22 am
Prices will fall across metals and mining in 2023 – Woodmac Commodity research firm says production growth, weaker demand and negative sentiment in the industry will see iron ore, copper and industrial metals sink next year. Staff Writer | December 22, 2022 | 10:49 am
Conservationists move to permanently protect areas around proposed Pebble mine The United States' top environmental non-profit and a regional land trust have raised $20 million to permanently protect 44,000 acres of land. Reuters | December 22, 2022 | 7:16 am
BHP makes $6.4 billion binding offer for OZ Minerals The acquisition is BHP’s largest since the $12.1 billion purchase of Petrohawk Energy in 2011. Bloomberg News | December 21, 2022 | 4:38 pm
California congressman perfectly sums up what is wrong with US mining policy MINING.COM watches a House Natural Resources committee meeting so you don't have to. Frik Els | December 21, 2022 | 12:23 pm
Foran’s $150m loan helps nearly cover McIlvenna Bay copper project cost in Saskatchewan The financing will almost cover the estimated C$368 million cost to build the project. Staff Writer | December 21, 2022 | 9:34 am
Ivanhoe Mines confirms link to Congo aide in copper corruption case Ivanhoe struck a deal last year with Vidiye Tshimanga, a top aide to Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi, the firm said in a statement on Dec. 14. Bloomberg News | December 21, 2022 | 8:23 am
Taseko and Mitsui partner to develop Florence copper project Mitsui has committed to an initial investment of $50 million to be used for construction of the commercial production facility. Staff Writer | December 20, 2022 | 11:39 am
Aurubis plans 530 million euros in new investments Europe's largest copper smelter Aurubis scrapped its existing dividend policy and announced the growth-oriented investments on Tuesday. Reuters | December 20, 2022 | 11:07 am