November 30, 2023

First Quantum risks covenant breach, cost cuts if Panama shuts copper mine

The company is facing an estimated $625 million in debt maturities next year and another $1.8 billion in 2025.

November 29, 2023

Panama copper miners take to the streets in backlash to shutdown

“This is a source of income for more than 40,000 households, and we don’t have a response as to what is going to happen to us,” union leader Michael Camacho…

November 29, 2023

Arca Climate Technologies launches pilot project with BHP to capture CO2 from mine waste

Arca is one of the first companies commercializing mineralization for the capture and storage of atmospheric CO2 that is supported by scientific research.

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

Dundee Precious extends Chelopech mine life in Bulgaria to 2032

The mine is expected to remain in production to 2032.

November 29, 2023

Brazil authorities expect Mariana dam disaster deal to close in December

According to the newspaper O Tempo, the compensation is expected to exceed that of the Brumadinho disaster, for which Vale paid $7.72 billion.

November 29, 2023

Implats to restart platinum mine after fatal accident

The company said it will resume production at its Rustenburg operations on Thursday.

November 29, 2023

Nippon Steel to hunt for more coking coal, iron ore assets

Japan's top steelmaker already owns stakes in several coking coal mines.

November 29, 2023

Ivanhoe Electric JV kicks off Saudi exploration campaign

The joint venture has exclusive access to approximately 48,500 square kilometres of land on the Arabian Shield.

November 29, 2023

Panama to shut down First Quantum mine after ruling, President says

Authorities will start “the transition process for the orderly and safe closure of the mine,” Laurentino Cortizo said in a post on X.