First Quantum halts copper processing in Panama as dispute spirals
Measure is the latest escalation in a dispute between the company and the Panamanian government over the giant Cobre Panama mine.
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Only rare earths miner in US to bypass China in supply deal with Sumitomo
MP Materials, owner of the Mountain Pass mine in California, will sell output from its separation unit directly to Sumitomo Corp. for distribution in Japan.
Rio Tinto halves dividend on 41% annual profit drop
Rio's bottom line was hit by weaker iron ore prices as demand from China slowed, as well as higher labour and material costs.
Rio Tinto partners with BMW for low-carbon aluminum supply
Aluminum will come from Rio Tinto's hydro-powered operations in Canada to BMW’s production plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Sibanye-Stillwater goes after Australia’s New Century Resources
The off-market takeover bid by Sibanye values the zinc miner at A$144.1 million ($99.54 million).
Teck Resources to become Teck Metals as it spins off coal unit
Teck's multibillion-dollar steelmaking coal unit will be an independent publicly-listed firm called Elk Valley Resources Ltd.
Glencore hit by fresh bribery-related lawsuit in the UK
Legal action is related to alleged losses to shareholders resulting from Glencore's statements to the market on corruption cases.
Ghana mining fund mulls multi-million investment in Atlantic Lithium
Ghana's state-owned Minerals Income Investment Fund plans to take an equity stake in Atlantic with up to a $30 million investment.
Glencore to sell 23% stake in Peruvian miner Volcan
The sale of the silver-zinc producer, which has five operating mines, is part of Glencore's efforts to further simplify the business.
Amplats’ first female CEO leaves to join Newmont as COO
Natascha Viljoen, a metallurgical engineer, will remain as Amplats boss until completion of her 12-month notice period.
McEwen Copper seeks $4B to advance Los Azules
Global lenders, agencies and partners line up funding as Argentina re-emerges as a key copper investment destination.