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Guatemalan Ministry of Mines to review all mining licenses

The Guatemalan Ministry of Energy and Mines will review all mining licenses in response to multiple complaints regarding bribes and corruption.

Staff Writer | January 27, 2024 | 4:02 pm

Chinese companies to invest up to $7bn in Congo mining infrastructure

Sinohydro Corp and China Railway Group will invest up to…

Reuters | January 27, 2024 | 1:34 pm

Lithium lowdown: Week 4, 2024 roundup and analysis

A review of current developments in the global lithium industry…

Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 26, 2024 | 2:28 pm

Lula never discussed Vale’s CEO succession, says Brazil minister

Reuters recently reported that President Lula wanted Mantega to be…

Reuters | January 26, 2024 | 9:43 am

Bank of Montreal axes homophobic mining bankers

The bank conducted an investigation leading to the terminations after…

Colin McClelland | January 25, 2024 | 9:35 am

Indonesia probes possible illegal nickel ore exports to China

Indonesia had stopped exports of the material since the beginning of 2020.

Reuters | July 7, 2023 | 7:08 am

EU pushing China to narrow the scope of metal export controls

The EU wants to make sure that export restrictions on the two metals are based on clear security implications and comply with WTO rules.

Bloomberg News | July 6, 2023 | 5:04 pm

Chile’s lithium model gets conditional nod of approval from UN commission

Chile’s strategy has been well received by some private players including the two incumbents SQM and Albemarle.

Bloomberg News | July 6, 2023 | 4:38 pm

Argentina mining exploration hits decade high in 2022

The Latin American nation has a total of 161 mining projects underway.

Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 9:09 am

Column: Europe adds aluminum to its critical raw materials list

Western European production has been sliding steadily over the last 15 years.

Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 9:00 am

Australia’s trade surplus swells as gold and energy exports rise

Thursday’s data showed overseas shipments of non-monetary gold jumped almost 16%.

Bloomberg News | July 6, 2023 | 8:43 am

Pentagon has strategic germanium stockpile, but no gallium reserves – spokesperson

China announced export restrictions on the two metals used in semiconductors.

Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 7:21 am

UK needs to revive rich mining past to counter China’s minerals grip

The reopening of the South Crofty tin mine in Cornwall is part of a wave of mining activity across England’s southwestern tip.

Bloomberg News | July 6, 2023 | 4:57 am

Chile copper production at main mines down in May

Copper output from Escondida fell 21.5% to 83,900 metric tons.

Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 2:08 pm

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