Workers at First Quantum’s shuttered Panama mine warn of threat to ‘invade’ siteThe miners' union expressed concern about the construction workers' plans to force their way into the mine on Jan. 9.Reuters | January 4, 2024 | 3:17 am
Chile’s copper production down 2.34% in November – CochilcoProduction was down 16% at Codelco, while it jumped 6.3%…Reuters | January 3, 2024 | 1:48 pm
Orea Mining to delay 2023 financial statements filingIt said delays are a direct consequence of not obtaining…Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2024 | 5:34 am
Panama minister expects contract with First Quantum will get green light The contract meets "the best interests for the country," Minister Federico Alfaro told Reuters. Reuters | March 10, 2023 | 11:20 am
Vale approves new board nominations Among the new nominations are former Espirito Santo Governor Paulo Hartung and the new head of Banco do Brasil's Previ pension fund, Joao Luiz Fukunaga. Reuters | March 10, 2023 | 8:16 am
Peru mining firms’ logistics at risk from extended protests, analyst says Fitch Ratings warned of possible lack of supplies and issues transporting ore to ports. Reuters | March 9, 2023 | 1:46 pm
Lithium Chile confirms buyer interest in its assets following stock halt The South America-focused lithium miner has three active projects. Staff Writer | March 9, 2023 | 9:13 am
Panama and First Quantum agree on details for copper mine contract The new contract guarantees a minimum annual income of $375 million to the Central American government. Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 7:29 am
“Lithium OPEC” in South America could drive away investment, says Sigma Lithium CEO Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Brazil would cooperate to expand their processing capacity, open battery plants and make EVs locally. Bruno Venditti | March 7, 2023 | 10:24 am
Peru to unleash stranded copper with roadblocks largely cleared Peru expects shipments of commodities will begin to normalize within days as the nation’s worst street protests in decades ease. Bloomberg News | March 7, 2023 | 9:28 am
Argentina moves to stop wetlands bill from foiling lithium boom The country has been working on legislation to protect its wetlands amid sprawling fires often blamed on farmers. Bloomberg News | March 7, 2023 | 9:20 am
Major copper producers unveil plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050 The International Copper Association's (ICA) roadmap has set a target for members to cut emissions by 30% to 40% by 2030. Reuters | March 7, 2023 | 9:08 am