March 3, 2023 Column: Automakers rush in where miners fear to tread It's a useful reminder that going upstream can be a high-risk business for even the biggest automotive companies.
March 3, 2023 First Quantum losing $8 million a day on Cobre Panama halt The miner's local unit warned of "exponential and irreparable" damage to the company and stakeholders, including the workforce.
March 2, 2023 Chile copper production up 2.9% in January – Cochilco Production from state-owned giant Codelco jumped 5.1% on a yearly basis to 127,000 tonnes.
March 2, 2023 Copper price falls ahead of China’s annual parliament meeting China is expected to set its GDP growth rate target at 5.5%-6% this year, according to ING.
March 2, 2023 Mining dealmakers set for year of hot M&A after monster gold bid Mergers and acquisitions will be top of mind at PDAC this year.
March 2, 2023 Oman to offer new mining concessions in Q1 2023 This process would also include new concession areas targeting commodities like chromite, copper, limestone and others.
March 1, 2023 Panama breakthrough adds to good news for global copper supplies The Cobre Panama mine accounts for about 1.5% of the world’s copper production.
March 1, 2023 Copper price rises as China’s economy shows strong recovery China's manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in more than a decade in February.
March 1, 2023 BHP seeks to tighten grip on South America’s copper sector BHP officials met with Argentinian authorities this week, expressing interest in increasing investments in the San Juan province.
March 1, 2023 Freeport Indonesia says Grasberg mine operations back to normal after floods Freeport was forced to stop operation at its flagship mine in February after heavy rain and mud flows damaged the facilities.
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