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Aluminum price surges as White House plans fresh sanctions on Russia

President Joe Biden said the US plans to unveil a “major” sanctions package against Moscow on Friday.

Bloomberg News | February 21, 2024 | 8:22 am

In election year, South African mines bleed cash, jobs

The country's biggest mining investors are halting plans to spend…

Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 7:54 am

Burkina Faso suspends export permits for small-scale gold production

Gold is Burkina Faso's main export, accounting for 37% of…

Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 7:46 am

China’s tin supply for food cans and chips steadily tightens

Myanmar's Wa state has placed a tax in kind of…

Bloomberg News | February 20, 2024 | 10:22 am

Goldman, hedge funds step up activity in physical uranium as prices spike

Shortfalls have lifted uranium prices to 16-year highs.

Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 8:26 am

Indonesia extends validity of mining production plans to three years

Indonesia will allow mining production plans to stay valid for three years with immediate effect.

Reuters | September 21, 2023 | 6:51 am

Cleveland-Cliffs clashes with US Steel as sale process gets underway

US Steel has not opened its books to Cliffs even as it accepts initial bids this week, because Cliffs will not agree to its conditions, sources say.

Reuters | September 20, 2023 | 4:31 pm

Copper prices may jump 20%, aluminum by 36% as demand outpaces supply: forecast

Global copper and aluminum supply deficits may cause prices to soar within a few years while steel may drop, according to a new report on metals.

Colin McClelland | September 20, 2023 | 1:46 pm

Police in Brazil crack down on $1.2 billion illegal gold operations

According to investigations, the ore extracted from the territory and Venezuela was sold abroad.

Bruno Venditti | September 20, 2023 | 12:40 pm

Congo sees expanded UAE mining investment, seeks Inga partners

The plans signal an openness to new investors beyond the Chinese and European companies.

Bloomberg News | September 20, 2023 | 10:39 am

Russia becomes UAE’s top gold source after being shut out of west

The UAE has long been a key hub for precious metals, particularly from Africa and India.

Bloomberg News | September 20, 2023 | 10:01 am

China exported no germanium, gallium in Aug after export curbs

In July, China announced restrictions on the export of eight gallium and six germanium products.

Reuters | September 20, 2023 | 8:37 am

Uranium primed to extend rally on resurgent nuclear power, say analysts

Uranium spot prices are expected to climb to $75-$80 a pound by end-December.

Reuters | September 20, 2023 | 8:30 am

Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report

An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do not have the necessary policies to respect the rights of the communities impacted by their activities, especially Indigenous communities.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 20, 2023 | 8:00 am

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