November 20, 2023 Kremlin, facing diamond ban, says EU sanctions have ‘boomerang effect’ EU diplomatic sources said last week the proposal under discussion was to ban direct diamond imports from Russia from Jan. 1.
November 20, 2023 Union set to strike at Peru’s Las Bambas copper mine next week The workers union said the strike would last 48 hours with the union demanding a better distribution of profits for workers.
November 18, 2023 Israel strikes Lebanese aluminum factory, says Lebanon media Israel’s military struck an aluminum factory located in southern Lebanon around 4 a.m. local time on Saturday.
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 Panama port blockade keeps supplies from First Quantum mine, company says The union for Minera Panama said it reached agreements with the company to ensure worker pay as protests kept workers from reaching their jobs.
November 17, 2023 Gold miners’ Q3 2023 fundamentals The major gold miners just finished reporting fantastic Q3 results.
November 17, 2023 Panama’s supreme court to deliberate on First Quantum mine contract next week Public arguments for both cases are set to conclude on Nov. 23 and issuing a ruling is a priority for the court.
November 17, 2023 Teck’s deal to shed coal comes at a perfect time The Vancouver-based miner’s dramatic repositioning comes at a good time for investors.
November 17, 2023 Vale Canada, Sumitomo sign initial deal to sell 14% stake in Indonesian nickel miner Share divestment is a condition required by Indonesia to extend Vale Indonesia's mining permit.
November 17, 2023 Western lithium, graphite miners boost prices for ESG-friendly supply The surcharges mirror a plan from the rare earths industry as Beijing exerts control of the critical minerals market.
Trump orders Pentagon to buy coal power in boost to industry Under Trump’s directive, the Pentagon’s energy installation office would pursue long-term agreements for that coal power. February 11, 2026 | 02:11 pm