First Quantum seeks ‘dialogue’ with new Panama president over disputed copper minePanama on Sunday elected Jose Raul Mulino as its new president.Reuters | May 6, 2024 | 6:53 am
Argentina power supplier Central Puerto eyes stake in McEwen’s copper projectAfter recently signing a deal for a stake in the…Bloomberg News | May 6, 2024 | 6:47 am
Vote counting begins in Panama presidential race focused on economy, corruptionLawmakers across different parties who backed a contract with First…Reuters | May 5, 2024 | 10:30 am
First Quantum warns of arbitration as Panama weighs copper contract Canada's First Quantum Minerals sent two notifications of intent to start an arbitration process against Panama. Reuters | November 26, 2023 | 12:22 pm
El Salvador wants humanitarian corridor for truckers stranded in Panama over mining protests El Salvador is asking the Panamanian government and civil society leaders to allow Salvadoran truckers to return home. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 26, 2023 | 12:07 pm
Peru suspends mining concessions in ecologically sensitive area of its northernmost department A supreme decree suspends, for 12 months, new mining petitions or concessions near the basin of the Nanay River. Staff Writer | November 26, 2023 | 10:53 am
Panama copper miners attacked by protesters, union boss says Protesters attacked workers leaving the Cobre Panama mine early Sunday. Bloomberg News | November 26, 2023 | 9:51 am
British court rejects Vale’s appeal in billion-dollar action for Mariana disaster The decision favors BHP, which seeks to hold Vale liable for 50% or more of any damages awarded to the victims. Bruno Venditti | November 24, 2023 | 9:31 am
Chile to invest $7 million in lithium and salt flats research Funding for up to ten research projects, including topics such as new brine extraction methods, will be awarded in mid-2024. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2023 | 9:23 am
Sigma Lithium’s former co-CEO fired for trading in blackout period Public data shows that Calvyn Gardner sold shares for about $13.3 million in January, ahead of Sigma's planned annual report. Reuters | November 24, 2023 | 7:44 am
Panama’s top court to rule on First Quantum copper mine fate The Supreme Court of Panama is expected to rule on several constitutional challenges to the contract signed by the Canadian miner. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2023 | 5:23 am
Collective’s Apollo porphyry drill program at Guayabales hits high grade Collective says the team has extended the dimensions of the Apollo system's high-grade brecciated porphyry zone, indicating a more extensive mineralized footprint. Henry Lazenby | November 23, 2023 | 4:06 pm