December 15, 2022 First Quantum and Panama fail to reach agreement over giant copper mine Collapse of talks over a new royalty payment structure has triggered fears the company's Cobre Panamá mine could be nationalized.
December 15, 2022 Teck ranked #1 in metals and mining category on S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment Teck was named a leader in the industry based on the CSA’s in-depth analysis of economic, social and environmental performance.
December 14, 2022 Las Bambas running out of storage space in threat to production One of the world’s top copper mines is running out of storage space, raising the risk of slowing or halting production in another threat to global supply of the metal.
December 14, 2022 Albemarle to build $180m US lithium research centre The lithium giant anticipates creating at least 200 jobs at the site, with an average salary of $94,000 per year.
December 13, 2022 Barrick responds to rights abuse allegations in Tanzania Miner refutes claims, says corporate watchdog RAID had a history of making unfounded allegations about purported human rights abuses at North Mara.
December 13, 2022 Peru copper mines face transport delays as protests spread Cerro Verde, near the southwestern city of Arequipa, is experiencing holdups in transport of people, supplies and product.
December 13, 2022 Centamin grows Sukari gold reserves for second straight year Sukari is currently Egypt's largest and first modern gold mine, as well as one of the world's largest producing mines.
December 13, 2022 Nutrien expects normal fertilizer prices in 2023 After a year of price volatility for agricultural inputs, 2023 is set to be a "normal" year for fertilizer and pesticide costs -LatAm CEO.
December 13, 2022 BHP accused of delaying $6 billion-plus Brazil dam case BHP Group accused of trying to "forever put off" the question of liability for a 2015 dam collapse that triggered Brazil's worst environmental disaster.
December 13, 2022 Teck, Earth Rangers partner to support wildlife conservation in British Columbia Teck’s conservation, protection and restoration of land and biodiversity goal aims it will exceed the disturbance caused by its mining activities from a 2020 baseline by 2030.
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