Antofagasta lowers copper treatment fees for some Chinese smelters
The miner has agreed a sharp reduction to copper treatment and refining charges to $23.25 a metric ton and $2.325 cents a pound.
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Vale expects to regain Onca Puma and Sossego copper mine licences
Both licenses are expected to be reinstated within 48 hours.
AngloGold boosts investment in Brazil as it mulls Corrego’s fate
While it is investing $198m in the country this year, AngloGold may still sell its Córrego do Sítio gold complex.
Panama’s short-term economic outlook uncertain after mine closure, IMF says
Key risks to Panama's economy include a potential loss of investment-grade status from credit rating agencies, further social unrest and international arbitration proceedings.
Petra Diamonds cuts targets and costs in tough market
Petra plans to cut operating costs by $30 million a year from the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, while reducing spending to $100 million.
Graphano Energy more than doubles graphite exploration footprint in Quebec
The company's Lac-Aux-Bouleaux property is adjacent to the south of the Lac des Iles mine, the only operating graphite mine currently in North America.
SQM plans to choose lithium extraction technology by next year
The use of DLE technologies is a core part of SQM's long-awaited joint venture agreement with state-controlled Codelco.
Lynas targets Malaysian first production of heavy rare earths in CY25
The rare earths producer said it is also progressing pre-construction activities for its planned US rare earths processing facility.
New Pacific shifts focus to social issues after robust Silver Sand prefeasibility
New Pacific has entered discussions with illegal artisanal miners working its flagship Silver Sand silver project in Bolivia.
