December 1, 2023

Congo’s Gecamines to push for copper, cobalt trading share

Congo's State mining group said it will push to secure the rights to buy copper and cobalt at mines it has holdings in.

November 30, 2023

Panama trade minister resigns after mining contract backlash

Jorge Rivera has been named the replacement.

November 30, 2023

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.

November 30, 2023

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.

November 30, 2023

Panama mine shutdown threatens copper’s surplus

The expectation for a looser market in the near term has been reflected in copper prices.

November 30, 2023

After court victory, LME bids to reboot confidence

"The much bigger question is rebooting confidence," said a senior executive at an LME member broker.

November 30, 2023

First Quantum risks covenant breach, cost cuts if Panama shuts copper mine

The company is facing an estimated $625 million in debt maturities next year and another $1.8 billion in 2025.

November 30, 2023

Saudi Arabia studies graphite, rare earths trading platform – minister

The Kingdom has been studying setting up the trading platform for the past three months and it does not expect a decision to be made before the next six.

November 29, 2023

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.

November 29, 2023

Electric car makers can stop worrying so much about lithium

Lithium’s price slump over the past year has been as dramatic as its climb — and it’s probably not finished yet.