November 19, 2023 Leonardo DiCaprio backs Panamanians’ protests against First Quantum’s operation Hollywood actor has joined the demands of Panamanian activists asking for the shutdown of First Quantum Mineral’s Cobre Panamá copper mine.
November 19, 2023 Mining billionaire Forrest acquires ‘iconic’ hat company Akubra “We’re proud to be able to ensure the growth of Australian manufacturing, both protecting and creating new jobs,” said Andrew Forrest.
November 18, 2023 Antofagasta agrees lower 2024 copper charges with Chinese smelter Antofagasta agreed to treatment and refining charges of $80 a tonne and 8 cents per pound with Chinese smelter Jinchuan Group.
November 17, 2023 Panama port blockade keeps supplies from First Quantum mine, company says The union for Minera Panama said it reached agreements with the company to ensure worker pay as protests kept workers from reaching their jobs.
November 17, 2023 Panama’s supreme court to deliberate on First Quantum mine contract next week Public arguments for both cases are set to conclude on Nov. 23 and issuing a ruling is a priority for the court.
November 17, 2023 Teck’s deal to shed coal comes at a perfect time The Vancouver-based miner’s dramatic repositioning comes at a good time for investors.
November 17, 2023 Vale Canada, Sumitomo sign initial deal to sell 14% stake in Indonesian nickel miner Share divestment is a condition required by Indonesia to extend Vale Indonesia's mining permit.
November 17, 2023 Freeport CEO ‘encouraged’ by signs of US-China thaw "We have to wait and see whether it's a watershed moment or not," Richard Adkerson said.
November 17, 2023 CMOC sees electricity as constraint on Congo expansion To improve the power supply, CMOC has been looking to tap hydropower projects and other new energy sources.
November 16, 2023 First Quantum, union reach deals on salaries as protests block mine access Protests have raged for weeks against First Quantum's contract for a $10 billion copper mine.
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