November 30, 2023

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.

November 29, 2023

Panama copper miners take to the streets in backlash to shutdown

“This is a source of income for more than 40,000 households, and we don’t have a response as to what is going to happen to us,” union leader Michael Camacho…

November 29, 2023

Industry groups aim to deliver unified global standard for responsible mining

The ICMM is working with The Copper Mark, Mining Association of Canada and the World Gold Council towards consolidating their individual voluntary responsible mining standards.

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

Dundee Precious extends Chelopech mine life in Bulgaria to 2032

The mine is expected to remain in production to 2032.

November 29, 2023

Exxaro widens critical metals search to greenfield assets

The South African coal miner plans to acquire manganese and copper assets.

November 29, 2023

Ivanhoe Electric JV kicks off Saudi exploration campaign

The joint venture has exclusive access to approximately 48,500 square kilometres of land on the Arabian Shield.

November 29, 2023

Panama to shut down First Quantum mine after ruling, President says

Authorities will start “the transition process for the orderly and safe closure of the mine,” Laurentino Cortizo said in a post on X.

November 29, 2023

Boliden warns of lower Q4 copper ore throughput at Aitik mine

Guidance for copper and gold content was not affected by the production disruptions.

November 29, 2023

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.