Panama rejects Orla Mining’s request for permit extensionThe Canadian miner said Panama also declared the concessions were in a reserve area, cancelling them altogether.Cecilia Jamasmie | December 18, 2023 | 6:05 am
Thousands of Cobre Panamá workers join First Quantum’s voluntary retirement schemeClose to 2,500 workers joined Minera Panamá’s special voluntary retirement…Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 17, 2023 | 12:21 pm
SQM, Codelco agree to start talks with indigenous groupThe announcement refers to an "eventual alliance" between the two…Reuters | December 15, 2023 | 3:55 pm
Copper price rises on Fed’s comments The dollar eased after Fed chair failed to offer fresh signs of a hawkish push-back against a resilient labor market in the US. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 8, 2023 | 5:12 am
Sumitomo Metal raises FY profit forecast on higher prices Company increased its forecasts for full-year net profit and dividend thanks to stronger-than-expected prices of nickel, copper and gold. Reuters | February 8, 2023 | 4:25 am
Glencore reopens Peru copper mine with extra security Antapaccay, one of Peru's largest mines, remained shut for 11 days on security concerns following violent attacks by locals. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 8, 2023 | 3:41 am
Miners face too many woes in emerging markets, Alamos CEO says Panama’s tax dispute with First Quantum underscores increasing political risks mining companies face in some regions, CEO John McCluskey says. Bloomberg News | February 7, 2023 | 1:24 pm
Anglo CEO warns extreme weather threatens global mine supplies The mining industry has been struggling to hit production targets, hurt by everything from floods and droughts to creaking infrastructure and political instability. Bloomberg News | February 7, 2023 | 10:43 am
Brazil mineral output falls 12% in 2022 – industry group The local mining industry total revenue plunged 26% last year. Reuters | February 7, 2023 | 10:12 am
First Quantum suspends loading operations at Cobre Panamá port The miner said that it might become necessary to shut down Cobre Panama if concentrate is not shipped by mid-February. Staff Writer | February 6, 2023 | 4:39 am
Colombian president reiterates negative to allowing gold mining in the Andes mountains During a meeting with páramo communities, Gustavo Petro reiterated his opposition to Minesa’s Soto Norte project. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 4, 2023 | 1:43 pm
Filo’s longest copper cuts in Argentina boost takeover appeal BMO Capital Markets noted the drill results increase the potential to expand the Filo del Sol project. Staff Writer | February 3, 2023 | 9:59 am