February 8, 2023 General Motors competes for stake in Vale’s base metals unit Automakers have been stepping up efforts to lock in supplies of nickel and copper.
February 8, 2023 Copper price rises on Fed’s comments The dollar eased after Fed chair failed to offer fresh signs of a hawkish push-back against a resilient labor market in the US.
February 8, 2023 Sumitomo Metal raises FY profit forecast on higher prices Company increased its forecasts for full-year net profit and dividend thanks to stronger-than-expected prices of nickel, copper and gold.
February 8, 2023 Glencore reopens Peru copper mine with extra security Antapaccay, one of Peru's largest mines, remained shut for 11 days on security concerns following violent attacks by locals.
February 7, 2023 Miners face too many woes in emerging markets, Alamos CEO says Panama’s tax dispute with First Quantum underscores increasing political risks mining companies face in some regions, CEO John McCluskey says.
February 7, 2023 Anglo CEO warns extreme weather threatens global mine supplies The mining industry has been struggling to hit production targets, hurt by everything from floods and droughts to creaking infrastructure and political instability.
February 7, 2023 Brazil mineral output falls 12% in 2022 – industry group The local mining industry total revenue plunged 26% last year.
February 6, 2023 First Quantum suspends loading operations at Cobre Panamá port The miner said that it might become necessary to shut down Cobre Panama if concentrate is not shipped by mid-February.
February 4, 2023 Colombian president reiterates negative to allowing gold mining in the Andes mountains During a meeting with páramo communities, Gustavo Petro reiterated his opposition to Minesa’s Soto Norte project.
February 3, 2023 Filo’s longest copper cuts in Argentina boost takeover appeal BMO Capital Markets noted the drill results increase the potential to expand the Filo del Sol project.
Mkango launches rare earth plant in Britain using recycled materials The new plant adds to Britain's strategy to increase critical minerals supply, aiming to meet 10% of domestic demand from local mining and 20% from recycling by 2035. January 15, 2026 | 08:55 am