February 15, 2023 Chile issues fresh measures against Lundin Mining for giant sinkhole The country's environmental regulator SMA issued four transitory measures, which the miner must fulfill in 10 and 20 days.
February 14, 2023 Australia’s bid to break China’s lithium dominance hit by delay Wesfarmers said the start of its lithium refinery has been pushed back to the first half of 2025.
February 14, 2023 Australia’s Fortescue FFI sees Texas potential among 5 key projects Fortescue Future Industries CEO said the Inflation Reduction Act has made doing business in the US domestic market more appealing.
February 14, 2023 Fortescue Metals’ first-half profit drops on lower iron ore prices The miner also flagged that inflationary pressures will continue to be a risk for the remainder of the fiscal 2023.
February 14, 2023 Significant ‘advances’ made in Panama copper mine dispute – minister "I hope to resolve the remaining contention points soon," said Federico Alfaro, Panama's trade and industry chief.
February 14, 2023 Freeport Indonesia hopes flood-hit mine can partially resume before month’s end The mine typically produces nearly 5 million pounds of copper concentrate and 5,000 ounces of gold daily.
February 14, 2023 Vale acquires Oman’s OQ 30% stake in Vale Oman OQ, formerly known as Oman Oil Company, bought the stake from Vale in 2010.
February 13, 2023 Lynas’ Malaysia rare earths plant faces part closure as regulator keeps curbs Lynas will need to close the cracking and leaching part of its rare earths processing plant if the conditions are not removed before July 1.
February 13, 2023 Freeport-McMoRan cuts forecast after floods damage Indonesia’s Grasberg mine Freeport now expects its Q1 sales to be lower than the previous outlook of 900 million pounds of copper and 300,000 ounces of gold.
February 13, 2023 France grants loan to Eramet’s SLN nickel unit to avert collapse The French government has agreed to grant a 40 million euro loan to SLN.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
