Cobre Panama: How a $10 billion copper mine is now sitting idle in the jungle
For the wider mining industry, the story of First Quantum in Panama has become a cautionary tale.
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Researchers point to pyrite as possible source of lithium
A West Virginia University research team found plenty of lithium in pyrite minerals in shale.
Brazil court again suspends Vale’s Sossego copper mine licence
Brazil's Para state has won its appeal to overturn a previous court ruling that had reinstated the mine's operating licence.
Nornickel says new Western sanctions raise risk of metals market disruption
Nornickel intends to remain a "reliable supplier of products" and will continue to fulfil all its contractual obligations, said the company.
Endeavour accused of misleading buyer of African gold mines
The allegation relates to the Wahgnion and Boungou projects in Burkina Faso purchased by Lilium Mining last June.
Barrick’s gold production continues to trail estimates
The miner reported total preliminary output of 940,000 ounces of gold and 40,000 tonnes of copper in the three months ended March 31.
Verde Magnesium granted mining rights in Romania
Backed by US private equity investor Amerocap, Verde aims to break Europe's reliance on Chinese imports of magnesium metal.
Hummingbird close to kicking off commercial production at Guinea gold mine
Despite a dispute with its main contractor at Kouroussa, the miner continues to work towards achieving commercial production.
German coal mines emit much more methane than reported, study says
A new analysis by Ember finds that German coal mines spew 184 times more methane than what the country reports to the UN.
