Panama’s top court rules First Quantum contract unconstitutional
First Quantum has already notified its intention of taking the Central American nation to an international court for arbitration.
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Ivanhoe to start copper exploration in Angola
The Canadian miner has been granted exploration rights over an area the size of Switzerland for an initial period of five years.
IGO backs new CEO Vella after Rio Tinto dismissal
IGO's board is siding with its CEO-elect Ivan Vella after concluding no information was compromised as a result of his actions.
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.
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.
Vale expands production capacity at Salobo copper mine
The $1.1 billion expansion plan is set to increase the mine's throughput capacity to 36 million tonnes per year by the final quarter of 2024.
Silvercorp Metals sweetens offer for OreCorp
The improved bid values OreCorp at $170m and follows rumors of influential shareholders being unhappy with the original offer.
Ecuador-focused Adventus and Luminex to merge
Business tie-up creates a more diversified company with
one of the largest copper-gold exploration portfolios in Ecuador.
Panama moves to unlock copper from First Quantum mine
Commerce and Industries Minister may approve by Tuesday exports of already mined ore from Cobre Panama’s stockpiles.