May 9, 2024

Panama president-elect rules out First Quantum talks until arbitration dropped

Until closure, Cobre Panama was responsible for approximately 5% of Panama's GDP.

May 8, 2024

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.

May 8, 2024

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.

May 8, 2024

M&A won’t alleviate looming copper shortage, Barrick CEO warns

For Mark Bristow, BHP's approach to Anglo reinforces the necessity for industry investment in its future.

May 8, 2024

Lab diamonds just won a battle, not the war

Despite the hype, man-made diamonds only account for 20% of global diamond jewellery sales and analysts expect their price to fall.

May 8, 2024

Sigma Lithium hikes resources, life of flagship mine in Brazil

Sigma Lithium has added 22.2 million tonnes of proven and probable reserves and mine-life to its Grota do Cirilo hard rock lithium asset.

May 8, 2024

B2Gold’s Goose project in Nunavut delayed to mid-2025

B2Gold now expects to pour first gold at the Nunavut mine in the second quarter of 2025, ramping up to full production by year-end.

May 7, 2024

Brazil demands immediate $15.7 billion payment from Vale, BHP for Mariana disaster

The government stated that if this amount is not paid within 15 days, it will petition to block the assets of Vale, BHP, and Samarco.

May 7, 2024

Sierra Metals updates resources for Yauricocha, Bolivar mines

The updated mineral reserves and resources confirm the long production history of both assets, Sierra's CEO said.

May 6, 2024

Codelco: SQM lithium talks on track, but much still to resolve

SQM has been in talks with Codelco since last year over a potential partnership to mine the key battery metal.