December 1, 2023 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.
December 1, 2023 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.
November 30, 2023 ARC Resources to supply BC, Alberta natural gas to US markets via Cheniere Energy’s Sabine Pass Agreement will enable Cheniere to deliver increased quantities of Canadian natural gas to Europe via Louisiana.
November 30, 2023 First Quantum risks covenant breach, cost cuts if Panama shuts copper mine The company is facing an estimated $625 million in debt maturities next year and another $1.8 billion in 2025.
November 29, 2023 Industry groups aim to deliver unified global standard for responsible mining The ICMM is working with The Copper Mark, Mining Association of Canada and the World Gold Council towards consolidating their individual voluntary responsible mining standards.
November 29, 2023 Arca Climate Technologies launches pilot project with BHP to capture CO2 from mine waste Arca is one of the first companies commercializing mineralization for the capture and storage of atmospheric CO2 that is supported by scientific research.
November 29, 2023 Panama orders First Quantum’s copper mine closure President Laurentino Cortizo said "the orderly and safe closure of the mine" would begin as soon as top court ruling became official.
November 29, 2023 Bonterra grants 70% option on Gladiator and Barry gold projects to Osisko Mining Osisko has agreed to spend C$30 million on the properties over the next three years and will make an up-front payment of C$5 million.
November 29, 2023 Rio Tinto sells stake in Canadian diamond project, ups interest in copper Rio Tinto sold its 75% interest in the Fort à la Corne diamond project in Saskatchewan, and is increasing its stake in a Yukon copper firm.
November 28, 2023 Li-FT drills 21 metres at 1.12% lithium oxide at Ki target near Yellowknife The company has now wrapped up its 2023 drill program at the Yellowknife project which comprised 34,238 metres.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
