November 2, 2023

Panama Supreme Court to decide First Quantum’s contract fate

Modified law, however, will ban all future mining concessions, including exploration, extraction and transportation of minerals, as well as contract renewals in Panama.

November 2, 2023

Lundin drilling signals strong resource growth ahead at Fruta del Norte

The continued exploration success bodes well for adding to and converting current resources, analyst says.

November 2, 2023

Pronto, RAICO partner to scale autonomous mining in Chile

RAICO will exclusively provide sales, distribution, installation, and aftermarket support services for Pronto AHS and Pollen Mobile private LTE / 5G network technologies in Chile.

November 2, 2023

SQM sells green bond to feed EV battery demand

The mining company on Thursday sold $750 million in dollar-denominated green bonds maturing in 10 years.

November 2, 2023

Panama Congress decides fate of First Quantum mine contract 

Vote on bill revoking the 20-year contract with First Quantum and halting all future mining concessions in Panama happening today.

November 1, 2023

First Quantum faces rocky road as Panama protesters dig in

Investors wiped out about $6 billion, or 48%, from the company's market value this week.

November 1, 2023

Sigma Lithium in final stage of strategic review

Sigma had received multiple proposals for its lithium business earlier this year.

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.