February 9, 2023

Future Mexican lithium tie-ups must give govt majority stake: LitioMx CEO

President Lopez Obrador created LitioMX, formally known as Litio Para Mexico, by decree last August.

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.