Panama completes process of mining concession cancellations
The law was passed in November 2023 in response to the protests against First Quantum Minerals' new contract.
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China could hinder BHP’s bid to become top copper producer
The deal comes just as Chinese copper processors are struggling to turn a profit on supplies from miners like BHP.
Gold price heads for weekly loss as US inflation concerns sap demand
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London’s mining crown under threat from $39 billion Anglo bid
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Rising copper demand spurs search for alternative climate solutions
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Copper price hits $10,000/t as BHP bid shows tight supply pipeline
The metal has reclaimed the $10,000 threshold for the first time in two years.
Glencore mulls mining investments in Nigeria
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