Scientists discover ‘dark oxygen’ being produced by seabed metals Researchers sampled the seabed of the Clarion-Clapperton Zone to assess the possible impacts of deep-sea mining. Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 9:37 am
Vietnam arrests former deputy environment minister over rare earth mining violations Four other senior officials in environment ministry also accused. Reuters | July 23, 2024 | 9:29 am
Kumba Iron Ore sees new South Africa government open to rail reform The Anglo subsidiary was already working with the previous administration on ways to improve the crucial infrastructure. Bloomberg News | July 23, 2024 | 9:01 am
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
Lifezone produces first metal from Kabanga nickel project in Tanzania This milestone marks the first metal production from Kabanga since the deposit’s initial discovery in 1975. Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 8:50 am
Iron ore price buckles below $100 as China’s Plenum fails to inspire The steelmaking material slid as much as 3.5% to touch $99.85 in Singapore, with futures on track for a third day of losses. Bloomberg News | July 23, 2024 | 7:59 am
Civil society groups file complaint against The Metals Company Deep-sea miner is said to have misled investors, government officials, and the public through material misrepresentations and omissions. Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 7:43 am
India slashes import tax on gold, silver to tackle smuggling Local gold prices hit their lowest level in more than three months after the announcement. Reuters | July 23, 2024 | 7:21 am
Nippon Steel to dissolve JV with China’s Baoshan after 20 years The joint venture was producing and selling cold-rolled steel sheets and hot-dip galvanized steel sheets for automotive use in China. Reuters | July 23, 2024 | 7:06 am
