Cobre Panama copper mine contract could be ready next month, ministry says
First Quantum has been waiting for the document since September 2021, when it began negotiations with the government of Panama.
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Zijin to buy Rosebel from Iamgold for $360 million
The Chinese miner will acquire Iamgold's 95% interest in Rosebel Gold Mines, which owns the Rosebel operation and 70% of Saramacca in Suriname.
Vale beats output estimate in new blow to iron ore prices
The Brazilian mining giant produced 89.7 million metric tonnes, topping the 87.2 million-tonne average analyst estimate.
Rio Tinto tempers annual iron ore shipments outlook as demand weakens
Rio has been battling with a surge in production costs while iron ore prices continue to slide.
South Africa port staff union agrees to pay deal, calls off strike
Mining companies have been particularly hard hit by the strike.
Three British Columbia First Nations sign LNG development agreement
Haisla, Nisga’a sign energy, climate action pact with Halfway River First Nation.
Artemis closes $127 million financing for Blackwater gold project
Blackwater has proven and probable reserves of 334.3 million tonnes grading 0.75 g/t gold and 5.8 g/t silver.
Buybacks ramp up in Australia on commodity rallies, M&A drop
The increasing breadth of repurchases reflects extra profits from mining and energy firms, which are among the winners from surging commodity prices resulting from the war in Ukraine.