Zambia selects UAE’s IHC unit as new partner in Mopani Copper Mines The new investor is also expected to "reset" Mopani's existing relationship with Glencore, ZCCM said. Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 7:44 am
Copper miners, Chinese smelters agree on first drop in fees in 3 years Miners on Friday reached agreements with Chinese smelters for a lower copper concentrate treatment and refining charges for 2024. Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 7:38 am
Mining People: EMP Metals, Frontier Lithium, Horizonte, New Gold, Trigon Metals Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | December 1, 2023 | 6:36 am
Patriot Battery Metals starts Corvette approval process It has submitted a preliminary information statement to the Quebec government, which is the first step in the project impact assessment. Staff Writer | December 1, 2023 | 6:23 am
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. Staff Writer | December 1, 2023 | 5:54 am
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. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 1, 2023 | 3:54 am
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. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 5:30 pm
Codelco’s chief commercial officer resigns Carlos Alvarado will be replaced by Cristobal Fuenzalida a current marketing manager at Codelco. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 4:02 pm
Panama trade minister resigns after mining contract backlash Jorge Rivera has been named the replacement. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 3:01 pm