Panama trade minister resigns after mining contract backlash Jorge Rivera has been named the replacement. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 3:01 pm
Five charged with 11 million euro metal theft from Aurubis The five people had been charged in connection with the theft of about 5,000 kilograms of materials containing precious metals. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 2:49 pm
Treasury’s Yellen tours lithium plant to bolster Biden’s economic case Livent's facility in Bessemer City, North Carolina, has increased its capacity by 50% in recent years due to increased demand for EVs. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 2:26 pm
Judge orders Greenpeace off seabed mining ship in ocean standoff The court found that Greenpeace had a right to stage the demonstration, but could not stay aboard the Coco indefinitely. Bloomberg News | November 30, 2023 | 2:16 pm
ARC Resources to supply BC, Alberta natural gas to US markets via Cheniere Energy’s Sabine Pass Agreement will enable Cheniere to deliver increased quantities of Canadian natural gas to Europe via Louisiana. Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | November 30, 2023 | 1:08 pm
Women in Mining spotlight: Jamie Wallisch Regulatory & sustainability expert at Assent reports on conditions at artisanal cobalt mines in the DRC. Amanda Stutt | November 30, 2023 | 11:10 am
Vitol funds to help restart Australia coal mine shut since 2007 The venture with Tetra Resources is targeting initial production from the Dartbrook site in the first quarter of next year. Bloomberg News | November 30, 2023 | 10:58 am
Panama mine shutdown threatens copper’s surplus The expectation for a looser market in the near term has been reflected in copper prices. Bloomberg News | November 30, 2023 | 10:35 am
Zimbabwe orders lithium miners to submit refinery plans by March 2024 Africa's top lithium producer last year banned the export of lithium ore and has imposed a 5% export tax on concentrates. Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 9:52 am