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BHP removes striking workers at huge Chile copper mine, output at risk

The union’s 2,400 members downed tools at Escondida Tuesday morning after rejecting BHP’s latest proposal as part of a collective bargaining.

Reuters | August 13, 2024 | 3:49 pm

Germany, Italy import legally dubious Brazilian gold, study shows

About 94% of the Brazilian gold imported by Germany and…

Reuters | August 13, 2024 | 10:37 am

Illegal mining soars near First Quantum’s idled Panama mine

More than 250 instances of illegal mining have been identified…

Bloomberg News | August 13, 2024 | 10:13 am

India to offer incentives for critical minerals extraction

India plans to provide funding for research institutes to give…

Reuters | August 13, 2024 | 7:15 am

BHP workers at Escondida copper mine go on strike

The strike at the world’s largest copper mine began at…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2024 | 3:53 am

South Africa mines lobby urges caution on minerals export tax

A more than six-fold increase in electricity prices since 2008 and erratic power supply have negatively affected local processing.

Bloomberg News | July 24, 2024 | 7:19 am

Column: In search of the elusive green nickel premium

Just about every Western producer will tell you metal produced to higher environmental and social standards should command a premium.

Reuters | July 23, 2024 | 3:50 pm

Botswana touts 24% stake in new mining companies for citizens

Under current legislation, the government is entitled to offer to buy as much as 15% equity in any new mining entity.

Bloomberg News | July 23, 2024 | 8:57 am

US Senators release energy permitting reform bill

Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 could speed up approvals of clean-energy, pipeline and electricity transmission projects.

Staff Writer | July 22, 2024 | 4:57 pm

US says billionaire Gertler’s royalties must go to Congo for sanctions deal

A senior White House adviser said lifting that punishment is necessary to open up the assets to new investments that support US interests.

Bloomberg News | July 22, 2024 | 12:14 pm

China’s refined copper exports double to record on surplus

Shipments more than doubled to 157,751 tons in June from May, well above the previous all-time high of 102,000 tons in 2012.

Bloomberg News | July 22, 2024 | 9:25 am

Western miners push for higher metals prices to ward off Chinese rivals

Industry leaders have pushed for two pricing structures for several years.

Reuters | July 22, 2024 | 8:10 am

Zambia sees copper output growing to 1 million tonnes by 2027

Africa’s second-largest copper producer is seeking to take advantage of what many predict will be a supply shortfall in the coming years.

Bloomberg News | July 22, 2024 | 7:07 am

Amplats says on track to demerge in 2025, plans secondary London listing

Amplats also said it had cut some 3,700 jobs to reduce spending ahead of the demerger.

Reuters | July 22, 2024 | 6:55 am

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