November 28, 2023 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.
November 27, 2023 Battery prices are falling again as raw material costs drop Prices of key battery metals — especially lithium — have fallen dramatically since January.
November 27, 2023 Glencore’s Mutanda mine to produce less cobalt on ore depletion The problem at Mutanda is shrinking oxide ore deposits on the surface.
November 26, 2023 China’s property stimulus creates iron ore price conundrum Can you end a years-long property crisis without triggering a surge in the commodity that stands to benefit most?
November 26, 2023 Panama copper miners attacked by protesters, union boss says Protesters attacked workers leaving the Cobre Panama mine early Sunday.
November 24, 2023 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.
November 24, 2023 Anglo consults South Africa on potential platinum, iron job cuts Miner is considering cutting jobs at two units in South Africa because of declining platinum-group metal prices.
November 23, 2023 Uranium sector ‘scrambling’ to fill supply gap The price of uranium will hit triple-digits for the first time since 2007 as nations weaning off oil and seeking energy security deplete nuclear fuel supplies, says investment fund.
November 23, 2023 Global EV mandates would require 388 new mines: Fraser Institute Demand for battery metals for EVs far exceeds global mining capacity.
November 23, 2023 Global gold producers’ sector credit remains stable — report Gold producer financial metrics remain strong for respective ratings partially driven by a period of high gold prices beginning in 2020, Fitch says.
Ioneer eyes bid for Rio Tinto’s US boron unit Boron, an element mineral with few producers, was added to the US list of critical minerals last month. December 12, 2025 | 02:49 pm
