December 15, 2023

Friedland says $15,000/t copper price needed to spur new mines

The mining magnate said that forecasts of copper prices reaching $9,000 a metric ton next year isn’t enough to stimulate the industry.

December 15, 2023

Panama starts process for First Quantum’s mine ‘definitive’ closure

The roadmap for the mine's closure will be presented to the country in the coming days.

December 15, 2023

Brazil judge votes for dismissal of homicide case against Vale’s ex-president over Brumadinho

Fábio Schvartsman's defense seeks dismissal of criminal action related to the dam collapse that claimed the lives of over 250 people.

December 15, 2023

Fortescue gets 200 million euros for Norway green ammonia plant

Plant aims to capitalize on the Norwegian transmission grid's surplus renewable energy and ship the resulting green ammonia to domestic and European markets.

December 14, 2023

Rio Tinto’s Nuton, Arizona Sonoran Copper ink joint venture option on Cactus project

Rio Tinto invested C$30.5 million for a 7.4% stake last year in the project.

December 14, 2023

Workers at Antofagasta copper mine approve contract offer, averting strike

The nearly 400 employees represented by the union rejected an earlier contract proposal last month.

December 14, 2023

Glencore’s prized Canadian coal mines come with rising environmental scrutiny

Ottawa and Washington are close to requesting a study of selenium contamination from Teck's Elk Valley mines.

December 14, 2023

South32 yet to invoke force majeure in Colombia

At Cerro Matoso, members of two communities have blocked access roads since Sunday.

December 14, 2023

Codelco chairman still sees lithium agreement with SQM by year-end

Codelco was tasked by President Gabriel Boric in April to lead the government's plan to take state control over strategic lithium projects.

December 14, 2023

Vista Gold taps Wheaton for royalty to advance Mt. Todd project in Australia

The advanced-stage project, one of the country’s largest undeveloped gold ventures, already has environmental and operating permits.