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The Future of the Cobre Panamá Mine: Between Economic Development and Environmental Responsibility
A recent national survey conducted in Panama revealed a heated debate on the possible reopening of First Quantum Minerals' Cobre Panamá copper mine. This US$6.5 billion facility has been closed for over a year following a presidential decree. The survey, commissioned...
Decline of Aluminium Can Recycling in the US: A Crucial Challenge for the Future
A recent study conducted by the Aluminum Association and the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) revealed a worrying decline in the recycling rate of aluminium cans in the United States. In the 1990s, the average rate was around 52%, whereas by 2023, it had dropped to...
Canada imposes tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, aluminum and steel: a strategic shift
The Canadian government, led by Justin Trudeau, introduced a series of targeted tariffs on imports from China in October 2024 in response to trade practices deemed unfair. The measures include: A 100 percent duty on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). A 25 percent...
The Copper Sector: Agreement between Antofagasta and Jiangxi Copper for 2025
Chilean mining giant Antofagasta and leading Chinese copper producer Jiangxi Copper have reached an agreement on treatment and refining costs (TC/RCs) for 2025. According to sources from both companies, the fees settled at $21.25 per ton and 2.125 cents per pound,...