Haywood stands firm on 2012 silver forecast despite volatility warnings

The trip comes after Niger’s military government withdrew mining rights from Canadian and French companies to develop uranium deposits.

Fortescue is revising plans to become a major green hydrogen producer, citing high energy costs as the main reason for restructuring and layoffs.

Jackson, who is the current president of National Grid Ventures, an energy group, joins Rio Tinto on September 1.

Tres Amigos mine, a part of the Caballo Blanco Group of mines, has resumed operations after it was shut down following the incident.