December 1, 2023 Scientists use copper to reduce cost of cancer treatment UCLA researchers devised an inexpensive way to produce a molecule used in anti-cancer drugs from a chemical costing just $3 per gram.
December 1, 2023 First Quantum takes Panama to international court It is also suspending its 2023 production guidance for Cobre Panama mine, which accounts for about 1.5% of the world’s copper production.
November 30, 2023 Endeavour’s Tanda-Iguela gold resources surge 303% Indicated gold resources at the Côte d'Ivoire asset have increased beyond even the most optimistic expectations.
November 30, 2023 Next-gen LEDs may substitute platinum, iridium with birch leaves By pressure-cooking birch leaves, researchers produced nanosized carbon dots that can be used in organic LEDs for super-thin TV and mobile phone screens.
November 30, 2023 Sandfire Resources apologizes for Aboriginal heritage damage The Western Australia copper miner is facing public outrage for not coming clean earlier about destroying artefacts more than five years ago.
November 29, 2023 Industry groups aim to deliver unified global standard for responsible mining The ICMM is working with The Copper Mark, Mining Association of Canada and the World Gold Council towards consolidating their individual voluntary responsible mining standards.
November 29, 2023 Panama orders First Quantum’s copper mine closure President Laurentino Cortizo said "the orderly and safe closure of the mine" would begin as soon as top court ruling became official.
November 29, 2023 Sibanye-Stillwater cuts about 300 US platinum jobs to lower costs The precious metals producer will have to let go about 100 employees and approximately 187 contract workers.
November 29, 2023 Rio Tinto sells stake in Canadian diamond project, ups interest in copper Rio Tinto sold its 75% interest in the Fort à la Corne diamond project in Saskatchewan, and is increasing its stake in a Yukon copper firm.
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.
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