Panama’s investor-friendly image at risk from anti-mining rage
First Quantum’s troubles are playing out in a country led by one of the most pro-business governments in the region.
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Canada, US must spur critical mineral mining, refining at home to secure clean energy shift, American envoy says
Both countries need to build up their mining and refining, and battery making capacity quickly.
Fleet Space Technologies launches new ExoSphere features for global mineral exploration
ExoSphere also awarded a Demonstrator Program contract by the Australian Space Agency to develop geophysical devices for locating water deposits on the Moon.
Thai central bank favors gold to shield its $210 billion reserve
The Thai central bank has increased its gold holdings over the past three years.
China mulls copper curbs to reduce overcapacity and emissions
It’s a move that has the potential to reshape global trade in the metal.
Central banks’ YTD gold demand touches record high in Q3 — report
This strong buying streak from central banks is expected to stay on course for the remainder of the year, WGC says.
New Found Gold raising $40 million to advance Queensway project
New Found is executing a 500,000-metre drill program at Queensway.
Ionic Rare Earths aims for Uganda project decision late next year
The Makuutu project is Uganda's first commercial rare earths project.
African lithium project boosts US drive to close EV gap on China
Half of the output from Ghana’s Ewoyaa mine is earmarked for a refinery that Piedmont Lithium plans to construct in Tennessee.