November 1, 2023

Poll – Copper to claw higher in 2024 despite headwinds

Copper prices have shed about 15% since touching the highest in more seven months in January.

November 1, 2023

Column: Mining faces gulf between ambition and reality on energy transition, China

Mining companies in the West are facing two overarching challenges in trying to produce enough metals to enable the energy transition.

November 1, 2023

First Quantum shares down 50% as Panama Congress committee OKs referendum

Bill has cleared the first hurdle to becoming a law that allows national referendum on the contract covering Cobre Panama copper mine.

October 31, 2023

Chinese wire rod giant Amer to wind up Shanghai copper trading book

Amer’s Shanghai trading unit, Arc Resources terminated many contracts with existing customers and suppliers for the remainder of 2023.

October 31, 2023

Panama’s investor-friendly image at risk from anti-mining rage

First Quantum’s troubles are playing out in a country led by one of the most pro-business governments in the region.

October 31, 2023

Canada, US must spur critical mineral mining, refining at home to secure clean energy shift, American envoy says 

Both countries need to build up their mining and refining, and battery making capacity quickly.

October 31, 2023

Fleet Space Technologies launches new ExoSphere features for global mineral exploration

ExoSphere also awarded a Demonstrator Program contract by the Australian Space Agency to develop geophysical devices for locating water deposits on the Moon.

October 31, 2023

Thai central bank favors gold to shield its $210 billion reserve

The Thai central bank has increased its gold holdings over the past three years.

October 31, 2023

China mulls copper curbs to reduce overcapacity and emissions

It’s a move that has the potential to reshape global trade in the metal.

October 31, 2023

Central banks’ YTD gold demand touches record high in Q3 — report

This strong buying streak from central banks is expected to stay on course for the remainder of the year, WGC says.