October 26, 2023

Ottawa unveils interim plan for environment agency after court rules it unconstitutional 

Ottawa is suspending the environment minister’s authority to force major energy or mining projects to be judged for environmental impact as part of a temporary operating plan for the Impact…

October 26, 2023

Panama’s top court considers lawsuit over First Quantum deal

The court said in a statement that it will issue an opinion on the lawsuit within 10 business days.

October 26, 2023

Battery makers hunt for graphite ahead of China controls

South Korean battery manufacturers are heavily reliant on graphite imports.

October 26, 2023

Trafigura-backed Congo miner puts itself on sale amid debt woes

The attempted sale of Chemaf Resources Ltd. comes after the company’s ambitious expansion drive ran into financial trouble.

October 26, 2023

Syrah expects more graphite buys ahead of China export ban

China will require export permits as of Dec. 1 for some graphite products.

October 26, 2023

Eramet cuts Indonesia nickel ore target on permit delay

Eramet expects Weda Bay to produce 30 million wet metric tons in 2023, down 5 million tons from its previous outlook.

October 26, 2023

Indonesia export plan to upset Freeport’s mined copper benchmark

To comply with Indonesia's push to process concentrate locally into metal, Freeport is building the Manyar smelter which is due to be completed by May next year.

October 26, 2023

Newmont misses profit estimates, Penasquito return underway

Miner is struggling with weak production after a strike at its Peñasquito mine had shuttered operations since June.

October 25, 2023

Azure Minerals agrees to $1bn takeover bid from SQM

SQM previously saw its $585 million offer turned down.

October 25, 2023

US, Australia consider tapping public finance vehicles for critical mineral projects

The US Export-Import Bank is being eyed as a venue for boosting investment in Australian critical minerals development.