November 26, 2023 First Quantum warns of arbitration as Panama weighs copper contract Canada's First Quantum Minerals sent two notifications of intent to start an arbitration process against Panama.
November 26, 2023 El Salvador wants humanitarian corridor for truckers stranded in Panama over mining protests El Salvador is asking the Panamanian government and civil society leaders to allow Salvadoran truckers to return home.
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 Nornickel to pay $18m to drop its stake in nickel JV in South Africa Nickel prices in London are heading for a 46% fall this year, the largest slump since the financial crisis in 2008.
November 24, 2023 British court rejects Vale’s appeal in billion-dollar action for Mariana disaster The decision favors BHP, which seeks to hold Vale liable for 50% or more of any damages awarded to the victims.
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 24, 2023 Panama’s top court to rule on First Quantum copper mine fate The Supreme Court of Panama is expected to rule on several constitutional challenges to the contract signed by the Canadian miner.
November 23, 2023 Union withdraws industrial action at BHP’s Pilbara iron ore operations Union withdraws industrial action at BHP's Pilbara iron ore operations.
November 23, 2023 First Quantum suspends copper production in Panama amid blockade The future of Cobre Panama faces uncertainty after widespread protests erupted last month.
November 23, 2023 Glencore to build pilot battery recycling plant outside of Italy Glencore said in May it was going to develop a recycling hub with Canada's Li-Cycle in Portovesme.
New York copper price surges again, Shanghai sets record Copper jumped by more than 5% to the highest level since the short squeeze in July. December 26, 2025 | 12:18 pm