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First Quantum Minerals ordered to suspend operations at Cobre Panama copper mine

First Quantum's $6 billion investment in the open-pit mine, where operations began in 2019, is considered the largest private investment in the Central American country.

Reuters | December 15, 2022 | 5:02 pm

British Columbia First Nations go to court to challenge province’s mineral claim regime

At the heart of the case is the free entry mineral claim system that allows anyone to file a mineral claim without notifying or engaging with First Nations.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | December 15, 2022 | 3:54 pm

Mineral Resources offers $270m for remaining Norwest Energy stake

The offer price represents a 33.3% premium to Norwest's last closing price.

Reuters | December 15, 2022 | 3:21 pm

Snow Lake investor battle brings raw energy to Manitoba lithium project

Concerned shareholders are accusing company CEO and the board of directors of enriching themselves with more than C$6 million for just seven months of service.

Staff Writer | December 15, 2022 | 2:30 pm

Police searched Ivanhoe Mines’ Vancouver office as part of Swiss bank transfer investigation

Police searched Ivanhoe's Vancouver office seeking information on $2.7 million in bank transfers related to its copper operations in the DRC.

Staff Writer | December 15, 2022 | 12:45 pm

Lithium stocks fall as prices ease for the first time in 6 months

Australia spodumene auction disappoints and Chinese lithium chemicals show weakness ahead of EV subsidy end.

Frik Els | December 15, 2022 | 12:35 pm

Most Brazil gold mined near Amazon may be illegal, study shows

As much as 98% of the gold sold from areas surrounding indigenous lands in Brazil between 2018 and 2020 has indications of irregularity, according to studies.

Bloomberg News | December 15, 2022 | 12:26 pm