Brazil’s Braskem sued over sinking ground from Alagoas mines

The company's rock salt mining activities led to soil subsidence that forced the interdiction of several neighborhoods in Maceio.

Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 2:36 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

First Quantum risks covenant breach, cost cuts if Panama shuts copper mine

The company is facing an estimated $625 million in debt maturities next year and another $1.8 billion in 2025.

Bloomberg News | November 30, 2023 | 7:02 am

Panama copper miners take to the streets in backlash to shutdown

“This is a source of income for more than 40,000 households, and we don’t have a response as to what is going to happen to us,” union leader Michael Camacho told reporters.

Bloomberg News | November 29, 2023 | 4:54 pm

Panama orders First Quantum’s copper mine closure

President Laurentino Cortizo said "the orderly and safe closure of the mine" would begin as soon as top court ruling became official.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2023 | 11:57 am

Brazil authorities expect Mariana dam disaster deal to close in December

According to the newspaper O Tempo, the compensation is expected to exceed that of the Brumadinho disaster, for which Vale paid $7.72 billion.

Staff Writer | November 29, 2023 | 10:33 am

Panama to shut down First Quantum mine after ruling, President says

Authorities will start “the transition process for the orderly and safe closure of the mine,” Laurentino Cortizo said in a post on X.

Bloomberg News | November 29, 2023 | 8:12 am

Electric car makers can stop worrying so much about lithium

Lithium’s price slump over the past year has been as dramatic as its climb — and it’s probably not finished yet.

Bloomberg News | November 29, 2023 | 7:54 am

Strike at Las Bambas mine to end on Thursday

The announcement comes after a government labor entity said the strike was improper.

Reuters | November 28, 2023 | 1:34 pm

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