September 29, 2023 Tajikistan or Britain? Origin of famous Bronze Age tin ingots sparks controversy A new study refutes previous findings that assigned the tin from the Uliburun shipwreck to the Mushiston deposit in Tajikistan.
September 28, 2023 $1bn metals SPAC deal backed by Glencore, automakers collapses ACG had planned to buy a nickel mine and a copper mine from Appian Capital.
September 28, 2023 Panama suspends debate for First Quantum’s new mining contract Earlier this month, some members of Panama's congress visited First Quantum's copper mine to resolve doubts over the contract.
September 28, 2023 Capstone awarded Copper Mark for operations in Chile Winners of the award demonstrate best practice in responsible production and contribute to the UN sustainable development goals.
September 28, 2023 China’s grip on critical minerals draws warnings at IEA gathering US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the world is up against a dominant supplier of critical minerals willing to exploit its position for political gain.
September 28, 2023 Canada, France boost critical minerals cooperation They will work together to secure supplies of critical minerals in both countries and promote investment in the supply chain.
September 28, 2023 Peru grapples with red tape that’s burying giant copper projects Frustrations with bureaucracy that can take years to navigate were expressed at an event held in Arequipa.
September 28, 2023 BHP CEO calls for ‘small set’ of common ESG standards "We have too many standards for the same ESG dimensions, leading to confusion and dissipated effort," Mike Henry said.
September 27, 2023 Rio Tinto Kennecott expands reclamation at Bingham Canyon mine Bingham was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966. A massive landslide occurred at the mine in 2013.
September 27, 2023 Copper’s contango widest since at least 1994 as inventories rise The cash contract changed hands at a discount of $70.10 a ton to three-month futures on the LME on Monday.
Congo halts artisanal copper and cobalt processing amid corruption crackdown Congo launched its first batch of traceable artisanal cobalt in November. December 24, 2025 | 08:42 am