December 4, 2023 First Quantum to fast-track Zambia project after Panama blow The Fishtie copper project, being developed with Zambia's Mimosa Resources, is expected to start production in 2026.
December 4, 2023 Jack Lundin assumes top job at Lundin Mining With Jack taking the reins, the company’s key officer positions are now held by siblings, as his brother Adam is the firm's chairman.
December 3, 2023 Peru simplifies procedures for approval of environmental studies, water use permits A supreme decree orders the simplification of environmental certification procedures and water use permits required for mining exploration.
December 3, 2023 Nine dead in Peru’s Poderosa mine after armed men raid Peru’s national police took control of the mine, seized weapons, and detained seven suspects of the deadly attack.
December 1, 2023 Gold price hits new all-time high Gold futures trading in New York shot up 1.6% on Friday closing at $2,089.70 per ounce, surpassing the previous high set on August 6, 2020.
December 1, 2023 Founders Metals’ high-grade hits hint at Guiana Shield bounty for Antino project in Suriname The junior miner is closing off the year with drill results as high as 13 metres at 14.03 g/t gold.
December 1, 2023 Fitch sees industrial metal prices falling in 2024, gold set to rise London's 2024 benchmark copper price could slip 2% to $8,600 per metric ton, the firm said.
December 1, 2023 Peru mining output grows 3.14% in October, slowest in 8 months Copper production was up 2.1% from the same month a year ago, while gold and zinc jumped 10.0% and 10.4% respectively.
December 1, 2023 Gold mid-tiers’ Q3 2023 fundamentals The potent combination of lower mining costs and higher gold prices fueled huge profits growth for these companies.
November 30, 2023 Endeavour’s Tanda-Iguela gold resources surge 303% Indicated gold resources at the Côte d'Ivoire asset have increased beyond even the most optimistic expectations.
Japan launches world’s first deep-sea rare earth mining test Tokyo has begun a seabed mining trial near Minamitori Island as it seeks to cut reliance on Chinese rare earth supplies. January 12, 2026 | 05:13 am
Australia fast-tracks critical minerals stockpile Canberra will build a strategic minerals reserve using domestic supply to shore up defence, tech manufacturing and allied supply chains. January 12, 2026 | 04:09 am
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm