Panama president-elect rules out First Quantum talks until arbitration dropped
Until closure, Cobre Panama was responsible for approximately 5% of Panama's GDP.
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Sponges, brittle stars likely affected by deep-sea mining – study
A recent study found a tenfold increase in tissue necrosis in sea sponges exposed to mining plumes.
BHP, Ivanhoe Electric team up to hunt for US copper
The partnership is structured in two phases: project generation and possible development and operation of mining projects on a 50:50 basis.
South Africa wins battle for $43 million in sunken silver bars
British exploration firm Argentum cannot claim compensation for recovering the silver found amid the wreckage of the SS Tilawa ship.
Aluminium — the copper grid alternative
From your humble drink can to the airframe of an F-16 fighter jet, aluminium’s role in the global economy is diverse and critical.
Platinum set for biggest deficit in a decade in 2024, says Johnson Matthey
The autocatalyst maker said it expected the platinum market's deficit to increase to 598,000 ounces this year.
Brazil court rejects requests to block $15.7 billion from Vale, BHP
A substitute federal judge of a court in Minas Gerais state said the issue had already been resolved in the previous ruling.
Newmont sticks to mine investment delay, dashing Peru hopes
World's biggest gold miner has no plans to expedite a decision on its $2.5 billion Yanacocha project.
Democrats call for probe into foreign mining on public lands
The group wants to know how closely the federal government tracks exports of minerals extracted from public lands.