News in Numbers
$1.7bn
Twin Metals, subsidiary of Chilean miner Antofagasta, has appealed against cancelled leases for a US copper and nickel mine, worth $1.7bn (1.5trn pesos).
50,000
Protests against a copper mine in Panama attracted 50,000 people, objecting to allowing any mining in the country.
830,000-870,000 tonnes
Anglo American has lowered its 2023 production guidance of copper this year to 830,000-870,000t due to curtailments at its Chilean operations.
65%
Long duration energy storage systems have the potential to abate up to 65% of industrial emissions, including in mines, according to a report.
9.3–9.8 million tons
Rio Tinto has cut production estimates from its Canadian iron ore subsidiary to 9.3–9.8 million tons, down from 10-11 million tons.
