November 1, 2023 First Quantum shares down 50% as Panama Congress committee OKs referendum Bill has cleared the first hurdle to becoming a law that allows national referendum on the contract covering Cobre Panama copper mine.
November 1, 2023 Lucapa finds Lulo mine’s third-largest diamond The 208 carat, Type IIa diamond is also the second 100-carat-plus stone found in October at the Angola mine.
October 31, 2023 New graphite-based material can be ‘everything all at once’ A new material can be tuned to exhibit three important properties never before seen in natural graphite.
October 31, 2023 BHP to inject $4.9 billion into Jansen to double potash output BHP is going ahead with Jansen stage two expansion, even before the first phase of the Canadian potash mine is in production.
October 30, 2023 Gem Diamonds finds 117-carat diamond at Letseng The discovery of the white Type IIa rough diamond is a much-needed positive news for the miner, which reported last month a $1 million loss.
October 30, 2023 Appian invests in US graphite-focused firm Urbix Appian has also inked a deal with Urbix to develop a commercial-scale downstream graphite processing facility in the US.
October 30, 2023 World’s largest gold bracteate may hold clues on Denmark’s autocratic clan leaders Danish researchers are employing cutting-edge technology to digitally unfold the world's largest gold bracteate.
October 30, 2023 Panama to hold referendum on First Quantum contract, halts new projects President Laurentino Cortizo said locals will decide on Dec. 17 whether to revoke the controversial 20-year contract.
October 29, 2023 Panamanian protesters break into international port used by First Quantum Minerals As protests continue against First Quantum’s Cobre Panamá operation, the Canadian miner asks authorities to protect its workers and facilities.
October 27, 2023 Shenghe Resources throws Vital Metals a lifeline The Chinese company is acquiring new shares North America's second rare earths producer for $3.8 million.
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