February 20, 2024 First Quantum re-shuffles management at Zambian operation The miner has lost more than half its market value since public protests against the Cobre Panama project started in October.
February 20, 2024 KoBold Metals expands Zambia footprint with Midnight Sun deal KoBold aims to earn a 75% interest in the Dumbwa portion of Solwezi, after forming a JV with the Canadian miner.
February 19, 2024 Philippine tycoon says bigger mining areas key to riding EV boom The Philippines and Indonesia are the world’s biggest suppliers of nickel.
February 19, 2024 BHP says nickel faces “difficult multi-year run” BHP's strong revenue growth of 6% was underpinned by higher iron ore and copper prices.
February 19, 2024 Deep-sea mining may be inevitable, says UN regulator Deep sea mining is likely just a matter of time, according to the head of the International Seabed Authority.
February 18, 2024 Optimism for metals clashes with reality for juniors ahead of PDAC Increasing funding for battery metal and uranium projects versus gold brings home the global energy transition but big financing deals for pre-production companies have almost disappeared.
February 16, 2024 Copper, this dog will hunt Simply put, electrification doesn’t happen without copper, the heartbeat of the global energy economy.
February 16, 2024 First Quantum mine shutdown piles pressure on Panama’s rating, Fitch says The shutdown has reinforced downward pressure on the country's 'BBB-' rating and its deficit forecast, the agency said.
February 16, 2024 New study saves $1bn in upfront cost as SolGold shops Cascabel project Pre-production capital used for initial mine development, first process plant module and infrastructure is now estimated at $1.55 billion.
February 16, 2024 Peru approves $2 billion Antamina copper mine expansion Long-awaited permit will extend the life of Peru's largest copper mine, co-owned by Glencore, BHP, Teck and Mitsubishi, from 2028 to 2036.
Disruption and dislocation: LME metals’ year in seven charts Supply disruption and tariff dislocation have defined the London Metal Exchange base metals complex this year. December 23, 2025 | 07:58 am
