First Quantum halts copper processing in Panama as dispute spirals Measure is the latest escalation in a dispute between the company and the Panamanian government over the giant Cobre Panama mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2023 | 3:45 am
Talent shortage holds miners back from delivering on production targets, objectives – report Three cross-industry trends are converging to mobilize changes within the mining workforce, says McKinsey & Company. MINING.com Editor | February 22, 2023 | 3:08 pm
Albemarle restructures joint venture with Australia’s Mineral Resources One of the conditions under the deal would allow Mineral Resources to increase its stake in the Wodgina lithium mine. Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 1:52 pm
Lucara updates Karowe diamond mine underground expansion The company invested $106 million in 2022 in underground development. Staff Writer | February 22, 2023 | 11:10 am
Kutcho de-risks copper-zinc project with eye to controlling costs Kutcho is re-examining the 2021 feasibility study for its high-grade copper-zinc project. Staff Writer | February 22, 2023 | 11:04 am
Taseko increases stake in Gibraltar mine in British Columbia Gibraltar is Canada's second largest open pit copper mine. Staff Writer | February 22, 2023 | 11:00 am
Eramet raises lithium goal for second phase of Argentina project The mining company plans to start producing lithium in early 2024 at the Centenario deposit. Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 10:48 am
SQM partners with Circulor on supply chain tracking Circulor uses blockchain technology to map supply chains for companies pursuing greener, more sustainable production. Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 10:17 am
Osisko Metals forms JV with Appian on Pine Point project in Northwest Territories Appian, as the JV partner, would invest up to C$100 million over an estimated four-year period to acquire a 60% interest in the project. Staff Writer | February 22, 2023 | 9:56 am