December 23, 2022 Ecuador says mining could become third-biggest export by 2025 Despite its abundant mineral reserves, Ecuador has lagged behind other Andean countries such as Peru and Chile in developing large-scale mining.
December 23, 2022 Panama aims for ‘fair’ deal with First Quantum The Cobre Panama mine is considered the largest private investment in the Central American country.
December 23, 2022 Hedge funds lose court fight for LME disclosure of nickel crisis communications The firms are challenging moves by the LME, which cancelled about $3.9 billion worth of trades on March 8.
December 23, 2022 Congo to formalize gold trade, change tax “The goal is to become a processing country, not just a production country,” Finance Minister Nicolas Kazadi said.
December 22, 2022 Major fire hits Chilean port; Codelco operations unaffected Fire broke out at Chile's Ventanas port near a smelter belonging to state-run miner Coldeco.
December 22, 2022 Panama and First Quantum mull fresh talks on copper mine next week The two sides may sit down together as soon as Dec. 26, although a schedule for the talks hasn’t been confirmed.
December 22, 2022 Prices will fall across metals and mining in 2023 – Woodmac Commodity research firm says production growth, weaker demand and negative sentiment in the industry will see iron ore, copper and industrial metals sink next year.
December 22, 2022 Traders’ $129 billion commodities exodus marks a historic shift In just one year, investors’ bullish exuberance for commodities has turned into a spectacular retreat.
December 22, 2022 BHP set to face $12 billion UK suit over Brazil dam disaster An eight-week hearing is scheduled to proceed almost nine years after the dam collapse.
December 22, 2022 Gold price backpedals as new US economic data gives boost to dollar Gold prices are on track for a second consecutive yearly decline, with prices down more than $250 since March highs.
Copper price heads toward $12,000 a ton as banks predict further gains With year-end approaching, copper on the London Metal Exchange is up nearly 40%, marking its biggest annual gain since 2009. December 22, 2025 | 07:00 am
