Focus on Minerals
First Quantum Minerals cuts debt by over $1 billion in first quarter
The Canadian miner had announced a series of capital restructuring measures that would strengthen its balance sheet and cut debt.
‘Five Eyes’ working to fight critical minerals dumping: Canada’s finance minister
Canada and its Five Eyes Alliance partners are working on put forward a response to tackle the price manipulation of critical metals: Finance...
Shortages key to copper’s upward price trajectory to new peaks
Rising copper prices, partly caused by energy transition applications, will continue as shortages begin to drive up demand.
Zijin cooperating with probe after cobalt with radiation recalled
Shipment of cobalt to Democratic Republic of Congo was recalled after above-normal radiation was detected.
US advances review of Nevada lithium mine amid wildflower concern
Environmentalists vow to fight lithium mining project as Bureau of Land Management released 2,000 pages of environmental impact statement.
Big miners seek to develop lithium extraction tech for Chile
Lithium mining companies submit proposals for reaching battery grade mineral as Chile seeks to develop salt flats.
Chile’s Antofagasta CEO foresees higher 2024 copper prices
Copper mining in greater demand, says CEO, as global economy improves along with energy transition requirements.
Copper output at Chile’s Codelco set to rise this year, CESCO says
Copper mining production projected to go up even as challenges continue for structural projects designed to extend the life of key mines and...
Chile’s president says Codelco output to grow; touts investment climate
SANTIAGO — Chilean President Gabriel Boric told a major copper industry conference last week that he expects production at state-run miner Codelco to...
Chile’s Codelco eyeing more output, not competition with BHP: mining minister
Codelco, the world's largest copper producer and a symbol of national pride, is aiming this year to reverse two years of falling production...
