November 20, 2023

First Quantum to halt Panama mine if blockade goes on

The Canadian miner said that without shipments arriving at Cobre Panama copper mine’s port, it will run out of supplies this week.

November 19, 2023

Illegal mining causing high mercury levels in Colombia’s Cali River

The Attorney General's Office of Colombia issued a communiqué alerting about high levels of mercury and lead in the Cali River.

November 19, 2023

Leonardo DiCaprio backs Panamanians’ protests against First Quantum’s operation

Hollywood actor has joined the demands of Panamanian activists asking for the shutdown of First Quantum Mineral’s Cobre Panamá copper mine.

November 18, 2023

Antofagasta agrees lower 2024 copper charges with Chinese smelter

Antofagasta agreed to treatment and refining charges of $80 a tonne and 8 cents per pound with Chinese smelter Jinchuan Group.

November 17, 2023

Lower silver output in Peru, Mexico to drag down global production

Global mined silver production will fall 2% to 820 million ounces this year due to lower output from operations in the two countries.

November 16, 2023

Top court kills Colombian royalty measure worth $780 million

The fiscal reform approved last year prevented oil and coal producers from deducting royalty payments from their corporate tax liability.

November 16, 2023

SQM loses $1 billion in market value as lower prices dent profit

SQM said its third-quarter net earnings fell 56.4%, dragged down by falling lithium prices.

November 16, 2023

Gold Fields eyes Chile expansion as new $1bn mine starts up

Gold output from Salares Norte in December is expected at about 1,000 ounces.

November 15, 2023

Sigma Lithium shares jump as it posts first quarterly profit

The miner reported revenue of $97 million in Q3, marking the company’s first revenue-generating quarter.

November 15, 2023

Three initiatives lead the way in decarbonizing steel production

Aperam, SSAB and Tata Steel are at the forefront of steel decarbonization.