First Quantum takes Panama to international court It is also suspending its 2023 production guidance for Cobre Panama mine, which accounts for about 1.5% of the world’s copper production. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 1, 2023 | 3:54 am
Endeavour’s Tanda-Iguela gold resources surge 303% Indicated gold resources at the Côte d'Ivoire asset have increased beyond even the most optimistic expectations. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2023 | 8:20 am
Sandfire Resources apologizes for Aboriginal heritage damage The Western Australia copper miner is facing public outrage for not coming clean earlier about destroying artefacts more than five years ago. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2023 | 3:49 am
Panama orders First Quantum’s copper mine closure President Laurentino Cortizo said "the orderly and safe closure of the mine" would begin as soon as top court ruling became official. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2023 | 11:57 am
Sibanye-Stillwater cuts about 300 US platinum jobs to lower costs The precious metals producer will have to let go about 100 employees and approximately 187 contract workers. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2023 | 6:22 am
Rio Tinto sells stake in Canadian diamond project, ups interest in copper Rio Tinto sold its 75% interest in the Fort à la Corne diamond project in Saskatchewan, and is increasing its stake in a Yukon copper firm. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2023 | 4:09 am
Panama’s top court rules First Quantum contract unconstitutional First Quantum has already notified its intention of taking the Central American nation to an international court for arbitration. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2023 | 3:05 am
Ivanhoe to start copper exploration in Angola The Canadian miner has been granted exploration rights over an area the size of Switzerland for an initial period of five years. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 27, 2023 | 5:45 am