First Quantum expects rise in Cobre Panama maintenance costs During the second quarter, maintenance costs related to the Cobre Panama mine averaged roughly $15 million per month. Reuters | July 23, 2025 | 3:33 pm
Argentina approves Galan Lithium for incentives scheme, but rejects Ganfeng Galan Lithium's project at the Hombre Muerto salt flat is the sixth investment to be approved for RIGI benefits. Reuters | July 23, 2025 | 3:30 pm
Chile bumps up copper price forecast, flags lagging Collahuasi output Finance Minister Mario Marcel has upped the government forecast for average copper prices for this year to $4.28 per pound. Reuters | July 23, 2025 | 12:36 pm
New Ghana mining laws to shorten licence periods, boost community investment Under the proposed law changes, prospecting licences would no longer be held indefinitely. Reuters | July 23, 2025 | 12:11 pm
Colombia threatens to alter Glencore contract over Israel coal exports The Latin American nation had suspended exports of the fuel source to Israel over its assault on the Gaza Strip. Reuters | July 23, 2025 | 12:01 pm
Rescue of three workers trapped in Newmont’s Red Chris mine underway Rescue efforts continue on Thursday after a fall of ground incident on Tuesday morning that left three contractors stranded. Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | July 23, 2025 | 12:01 pm
Paladin Energy sinks as FY2026 guidance underwhelms For the 2026 fiscal year, Paladin has set a production guidance of 4-4.4 million lb. U₃O₈, similar to the initial guidance set last year Staff Writer | July 23, 2025 | 11:31 am
Zijin leads race to buy Barrick’s Ivory Coast gold mine The asset is valued at around $300 million and that Zijin is expected to offer significantly more to secure it, Reuters sources say. Reuters | July 23, 2025 | 10:38 am
Zimplats weighs reopening mothballed mine as prices rebound Zimplats took over the Hartley mine when it acquired assets previously owned by BHP in 2001. Reuters | July 23, 2025 | 9:46 am