December 26, 2022 First Quantum CEO holds talks with Panama minister – source First Quantum CEO Tristan Pascall flew to Panama over Christmas to attend the meeting in person with the minister, Federico Alfaro, Reuters sources say.
December 26, 2022 Chilean company develops AI-powered technology to detect failures in large-tonnage mobile mining equipment Developed by Fukay Data, Vitech is a software aimed at providing early detection of failures in large-tonnage mobile mining equipment.
December 26, 2022 Copper price rises on weaker dollar, demand hopes The People's Bank of China on Saturday called for the strengthening of real estate policy in light of sluggish economic growth over the past several years.
December 26, 2022 First Quantum starts arbitration against Panama, says government The company accounts for roughly 3.5% of Panama's gross domestic product.
December 23, 2022 Ecuador says mining could become third-biggest export by 2025 Despite its abundant mineral reserves, Ecuador has lagged behind other Andean countries such as Peru and Chile in developing large-scale mining.
December 23, 2022 Codelco launches austerity plan after lower production forecasts The state-owned miner cut its 2022/23 production goal in October, amid lower prices and poorer ore grades.
December 23, 2022 Panama aims for ‘fair’ deal with First Quantum The Cobre Panama mine is considered the largest private investment in the Central American country.
December 23, 2022 Rio Tinto venture makes strategic investment in Regulus Resources The Rio Tinto investment follows a $5 million investment by Osisko Gold Royalties in mid-October.
December 23, 2022 Ecuador signs investment contract with Solaris on Warintza project The investment contract ratifies the Investment Protection Agreement announced in June and “significantly” de-risks Warintza.
December 23, 2022 Triple Flag acquires royalty on polymetallic Thunder Bay North project Triple Flag is acquiring up to a 2.5% NSR royalty for $15 million on the platinum, palladium, copper and nickel project.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
