Ivanhoe struck a deal last year with Vidiye Tshimanga, a top aide to Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi, the firm said in a statement on Dec. 14.

The measure, which led to a dispute at the World Trade Organization, also helped boost the value of Indonesia's exports.

Mitsui has committed to an initial investment of $50 million to be used for construction of the commercial production facility.

Europe's largest copper smelter Aurubis scrapped its existing dividend policy and announced the growth-oriented investments on Tuesday.

While 2022 has largely been a story of the necessity of fossil fuels, it's likely that the surging prices accelerate the drive to renewable energies.

Rising covid cases in China and expectations of surplus supply next year limited gains.

The war in Ukraine has impacted the miner by disrupting logistics, insurance and shipping.

Where has all the zinc gone?