Panama minister expects contract with First Quantum will get green light The contract meets "the best interests for the country," Minister Federico Alfaro told Reuters. Reuters | March 10, 2023 | 11:20 am
Singapore’s central bank boosted gold reserves 30% in January Central banks worldwide have been building holdings of bullion as the dollar’s strength has waned in recent months. Bloomberg News | March 10, 2023 | 10:49 am
Electra Battery upgrades Iron Creek cobalt-copper resource, paving the way for PEA Resources at the Idaho project in the indicated category are estimated at 4.4 million tonnes grading 0.19% cobalt and 0.73% copper. Staff Writer | March 10, 2023 | 9:45 am
ArcWest shares jump on Freeport earn-in deal as majors eye British Columbia copper Freeport will be able to earn up to 80% of ArcWest’s Todd Creek project. Alicia Hiyate | March 10, 2023 | 9:35 am
Saudi Arabia and Iran ease Mideast rift that rattled oil Countries will restore diplomatic ties, easing a geopolitical rivalry in the Persian Gulf that has unnerved oil markets. Bloomberg News | March 10, 2023 | 9:08 am
Vale approves new board nominations Among the new nominations are former Espirito Santo Governor Paulo Hartung and the new head of Banco do Brasil's Previ pension fund, Joao Luiz Fukunaga. Reuters | March 10, 2023 | 8:16 am
Fortescue Metals to cut ‘few hundred’ jobs Miner started laying off more than 100 workers at its Iron Bridge project in the Pilbara region, according to local media. Reuters | March 10, 2023 | 8:09 am
CATL smashes profit estimate as EV sales soar CATL commanded a 37% share of the global market for EV batteries in 2022. Bloomberg News | March 10, 2023 | 8:00 am
China lithium probe puts spotlight on reserves and ESG risks Beijing’s ability to manage the mismatch between its scarce natural resources and vast industrial output is now playing out in the market for lithium. Bloomberg News | March 10, 2023 | 7:52 am