More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says
Rubaya produces around 15% of the world's coltan, which is processed into tantalum.
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Glencore says key issues remain in Horne smelter talks
Glencore has repeatedly come under fire in the province of Quebec due to the pollution that Horne causes in Rouyn-Noranda.
AME: First Nations Chief calls for shared decision-making in British Columbia mining
SSN territory in South Central BC is heavily impacted by mineral tenures.
Chilean authorities gear up to remove workers from Mantoverde plant as strike continues
The union representing workers at the mine alleges that those occupying the plant are a minority group of employees, and not backed by the union.
Copper price falls as LME trade halt caps turbulent week for metals
Following the delayed start, benchmark three-month futures fell by almost 4% to near $13,000 a ton on the LME.
Rio and Glencore set to extend deadline for talks on mega deal
A particular concern for Rio is how to value Glencore’s copper business, Bloomberg reported.
Trafigura was victim of a nickel fraud on a grand scale, judge says
Ruling gives the trading house a chance to recoup some of the hundreds of millions of dollars in losses it suffered.
El Salvador adds $50M in gold to reserves
At current prices, the value of El Salvador's gold holdings is estimated at $350 million.
Gold price craters in worst decline since 80s, silver drops 36%
While reports of Kevin Warsh’s nomination were a trigger, a correction was overdue, analyst said.
