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.

November 23, 2023

Vale expands production capacity at Salobo copper mine

The $1.1 billion expansion plan is set to increase the mine's throughput capacity to 36 million tonnes per year by the final quarter of 2024.