January 10, 2024 First Quantum to present initial preservation plan for Panama copper mine The Cobre Panama project was forced to shut down after Panama's top court ruled that its contract was unconstitutional.
January 10, 2024 American Lithium sees Peru project value triple to $5 billion The Falchani project, located in southern Peru, is awaiting government approval of an early environmental permit study.
January 9, 2024 Battery metal price plunge is closing mines and stalling deals Junior producers have been particularly hard hit.
January 9, 2024 Avino gets community ok to develop La Preciosa La Preciosa hosts one of Mexico's largest undeveloped primary silver resources and is located about 19km from the company's Avino mine.
January 8, 2024 Lithium Chile awarded huge concession in Argentina’s Arizaro Salar An environmental impact study will be filed for an exploration program to be completed on Block IV during the year.
January 8, 2024 Nature emits mercury but not as much as humans do – study Recent estimates show that mining and burning fossil fuels are still the top sources of mercury in the global ocean.
January 7, 2024 Gold CEO firing deals fresh blow to mining’s battered reputation A series of disappointments for the mining industry comes against the backdrop of weak commodity prices — although gold has been an exception.
January 7, 2024 Brazilian government, miners join forces to improve security in gold mining areas A new protocol aims to avoid cargo theft by organized crime.
January 5, 2024 Lithium lowdown: Q4 2023 roundup and analysis A critical review of current developments in the global lithium industry and key takeaways by Chris Williams, Analyst at Adamas Intelligence.
January 5, 2024 First Quantum calls on Panama to prevent violence at closed mine The Suntracs construction union — which played a leading role in protests that led to the mine’s closure late last year — is planning a march at the mine site.
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