Scientists use copper to reduce cost of cancer treatment
UCLA researchers devised an inexpensive way to produce a molecule used in anti-cancer drugs from a chemical costing just $3 per gram.
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First Quantum takes Panama to international court
It is also suspending its 2023 production guidance for Cobre Panama mine, which accounts for about 1.5% of the world’s copper production.
Cobalt Blue partners with Japan’s Iwatani for refinery project
The proposed refinery, which is located near Perth, Western Australia, will see a large-scale demonstration plant for test work of third-party material.
Codelco’s chief commercial officer resigns
Carlos Alvarado will be replaced by Cristobal Fuenzalida a current marketing manager at Codelco.
Panama trade minister resigns after mining contract backlash
Jorge Rivera has been named the replacement.
Five charged with 11 million euro metal theft from Aurubis
The five people had been charged in connection with the theft of about 5,000 kilograms of materials containing precious metals.
Brazil’s Braskem sued over sinking ground from Alagoas mines
The company's rock salt mining activities led to soil subsidence that forced the interdiction of several neighborhoods in Maceio.
Treasury’s Yellen tours lithium plant to bolster Biden’s economic case
Livent's facility in Bessemer City, North Carolina, has increased its capacity by 50% in recent years due to increased demand for EVs.
Judge orders Greenpeace off seabed mining ship in ocean standoff
The court found that Greenpeace had a right to stage the demonstration, but could not stay aboard the Coco indefinitely.
