January 10, 2024

First Quantum to present initial preservation plan for Panama copper mine

The Cobre Panama project was forced to shut down after Panama's top court ruled that its contract was unconstitutional.

January 10, 2024

Taseko says Gibraltar mine output rose 26% to 123 million lb. copper in 2023

The rise was supported by a strong fourth quarter during which 34 million lb. of copper and 369,000 lb. of molybdenum were produced.

January 10, 2024

Saudi Arabia signs mining deals with four nations

The country also announced a $182 million mineral exploration incentive program.

January 10, 2024

Ivanhoe Electric shocks Saudi geology to spot targets

Ivanhoe Electric is part of a growing number of international mining companies investing in Saudi Arabia.

January 10, 2024

Saudi Arabia earmarks $182 million for minerals exploration in mining push

The Gulf state has revised upwards estimates for its untapped mineral resources to $2.5 trillion.

January 9, 2024

Union members stage demonstration at First Quantum’s Panama mine

While the objectives of the demonstration were unclear, it’s the latest sign of the role played by resource nationalism in the shutdown of the Cobre Panama mine.

January 9, 2024

Saudi Arabia ups mineral resource estimates to $2.5 trillion

About 10% of the increase in estimate comes from the addition of rare earths minerals.

January 9, 2024

Norway approves deep sea mining in Arctic Ocean

The bill, voted 80-20 by lawmakers on Tuesday, allows commercial mineral exploration, but mining licences won't be issued just yet.

January 9, 2024

Asian buyers profit from record discounts for near-term LME copper

The discount hit a record high of $108 a metric ton on Jan. 8.

January 9, 2024

Mongolia needs mining investments ramp up to meet GDP target – finance minister

The country derives a quarter of its gross domestic product and 90% of exports from mining.