November 1, 2023 Gold mining spreads mercury to tropical birds, study says Birds living within 7 km of gold mining activity were found to have mercury concentrations over four times higher than those living at other sites.
November 1, 2023 First Quantum shares down 50% as Panama Congress committee OKs referendum Bill has cleared the first hurdle to becoming a law that allows national referendum on the contract covering Cobre Panama copper mine.
October 31, 2023 Panama’s investor-friendly image at risk from anti-mining rage First Quantum’s troubles are playing out in a country led by one of the most pro-business governments in the region.
October 31, 2023 American Lithium shares surge on report that boosts Falchani resource six-fold The new MRE contains 5.53 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent in the measured and indicated category.
October 31, 2023 Vale and Ero Copper to jointly develop project in Brazil’s Pará state The term contemplates Ero Copper earning a 60% interest in the Furnas project upon completion of exploration, engineering and development milestones.
October 31, 2023 First Quantum shares extend slide, company says committed to rule of law Electoral court stated that it cannot organize a referendum regarding the Panama copper mine, as requested by President Cortizo.
October 30, 2023 Codelco says finance manager to take over as interim CFO The head of its finance department, Olivar Hernandez Giugliano, would step up as interim CFO.
October 30, 2023 Panama to hold referendum on First Quantum contract, halts new projects President Laurentino Cortizo said locals will decide on Dec. 17 whether to revoke the controversial 20-year contract.
October 29, 2023 Panamanian protesters break into international port used by First Quantum Minerals As protests continue against First Quantum’s Cobre Panamá operation, the Canadian miner asks authorities to protect its workers and facilities.
October 27, 2023 Vale CEO says he has never been so optimistic about the company’s future Vale on Thursday reported a third quarter net profit decline but still landed above market forecasts.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
