Panama suspends debate for First Quantum’s new mining contract
Earlier this month, some members of Panama's congress visited First Quantum's copper mine to resolve doubts over the contract.
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Winners of the award demonstrate best practice in responsible production and contribute to the UN sustainable development goals.
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Mexico says lithium concessions under review after Ganfeng flags cancellations
Ganfeng said Mexico's mining authorities had issued a notice to its local subsidiaries indicating nine of its concessions had been terminated.
Chinese and Russian aluminum groups sign deal to deepen ties
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Quebec and Ottawa will invest a total of $2.7 billion for the construction of the factory.
If gold surges 140,000-fold, then asteroid mining works
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Iron ore price rises as output in Chinese steel mills hits highest since October 2020
Daily hot metal output among 247 steel mills surveyed by Mysteel climbed to the highest level since October 2020.
China gold prices plunge the most since 2020, curbing record premium
The precious metal fell 3.8% on the Shanghai Gold Exchange, with losses accelerating toward the end of the trading day.
