Panama rejects First Quantum’s legal bid to avoid halting operations
First Quantum had notified the country about two arbitration proceedings days after the order to halt operations.
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Supreme dollar rules the roost in gold market
The US currency's climb to 20-year peaks this year eroded demand for dollar-priced bullion.
Battery metal binge outweighs cost hikes at PolyMet copper-nickel project in Minnesota
Developing the first phase of the NorthMet open-pit operation about 100 km north of the Lake Superior port of Duluth is forecast at $1.2 billion.
China’s covid U-turn lifts iron ore after wild swings in 2022
The most-traded May iron ore on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange, DCIOcv1, ended the session up 2.8% at $124.14 a tonne.
Chile copper production down 5.5% in November
The drop in copper output was partly due to lower ore grades and operational problems affecting major companies in the sector.
Platinum price on pace for 20% quarterly gain, biggest since 2008
According to Reuters data, platinum is by far the best-performing precious metal in 2022.
Australia takes serious look at its carbon sequestration potential
Australia’s national science agency assessed 12 nature-based and engineered carbon capture technologies to look at their sequestration potential.
New Year’s resolutions for miners – 2023
Timothy Foden, partner in international arbitration group at law firm Boies Schiller Flexner looks forward at legal challenges facing the mining industry.
Gold price will reflect inflation
Gold investment demand will return with a vengeance as 2022’s illusions are dispelled.
