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Mexico mining investment seen stable at $5 billion in 2024, says industry group

The 2023 investment level fell 5.8% from the previous year to $4.96 billion.

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 3:01 pm

Column: China’s refined copper imports remain surprisingly strong

China once again holds the key to copper's fortunes as…

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 2:04 pm

Africa’s rare earths could make up 9% of global supply by 2029

Eight mines in countries such as Tanzania, Angola, Malawi and…

Bloomberg News | July 10, 2024 | 1:07 pm

Opinion: The United States should decrease its reliance on mineral imports

Mineral imports from not only adversaries like China and Russia…

Gregory D. Wischer | July 10, 2024 | 11:59 am

IRH mining dealmaker met with Congo gold smugglers, UN says

IRH, Abu Dhabi’s largest listed company, has been on an…

Bloomberg News | July 10, 2024 | 9:55 am

Rosatom, Orano deny deal talks on Niger nuclear assets

Rosatom said it had no plans to acquire uranium mining assets owned by Orano in Niger.

Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 7:16 am

Russia proposes raising extraction tax rates on diamonds, gold, iron ore

The proposed tax hikes would be offset by the abolition of export duties linked to the rouble-dollar exchange rate that were introduced in October 2023.

Reuters | June 3, 2024 | 9:57 am

Russia said to seek French-held uranium assets in Niger

Rosatom has had contacts with Niger’s military-led authorities about acquiring assets held by Orano SA.

Bloomberg News | June 3, 2024 | 6:56 am

Thyssenkrupp can’t afford delays over future of steel unit, chairman says

Thyssenkrupp's chairman defended a move to sell a stake in the group's steel unit to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.

Reuters | June 2, 2024 | 12:14 am

Copper leader Chile posts worst monthly output in over a year

Mines in Chile produced 6.7% less of the wiring metal in April than in March.

Bloomberg News | May 31, 2024 | 12:23 pm

Column: Iron ore prices lack conviction despite China stimulus moves

The balance of risks for iron ore prices are tilted to the downside despite top buyer China's most recent steps to boost its struggling property sector.

Reuters | May 31, 2024 | 10:53 am