November 20, 2023

Rio Tinto to pay $28 million fine to settle US SEC fraud case

The defendants had been accused of deceiving investors about the value of Rio Tinto Coal Mozambique.

November 20, 2023

BHP train drivers to start ‘restrained’ industrial action on Friday

Worries about a strike had lent support to iron ore prices, which are trading at the highest levels since February.

November 20, 2023

Union set to strike at Peru’s Las Bambas copper mine next week

The workers union said the strike would last 48 hours with the union demanding a better distribution of profits for workers.

November 20, 2023

First Quantum to halt Panama mine if blockade goes on

The Canadian miner said that without shipments arriving at Cobre Panama copper mine’s port, it will run out of supplies this week.

November 19, 2023

Leonardo DiCaprio backs Panamanians’ protests against First Quantum’s operation

Hollywood actor has joined the demands of Panamanian activists asking for the shutdown of First Quantum Mineral’s Cobre Panamá copper mine.

November 19, 2023

Mining billionaire Forrest acquires ‘iconic’ hat company Akubra

“We’re proud to be able to ensure the growth of Australian manufacturing, both protecting and creating new jobs,” said Andrew Forrest.

November 18, 2023

Antofagasta agrees lower 2024 copper charges with Chinese smelter

Antofagasta agreed to treatment and refining charges of $80 a tonne and 8 cents per pound with Chinese smelter Jinchuan Group.

November 17, 2023

Panama port blockade keeps supplies from First Quantum mine, company says

The union for Minera Panama said it reached agreements with the company to ensure worker pay as protests kept workers from reaching their jobs.

November 17, 2023

Panama’s supreme court to deliberate on First Quantum mine contract next week

Public arguments for both cases are set to conclude on Nov. 23 and issuing a ruling is a priority for the court.

November 17, 2023

Teck’s deal to shed coal comes at a perfect time

The Vancouver-based miner’s dramatic repositioning comes at a good time for investors.