Pressure groups sue LME for allowing trade of ‘polluting’ Indonesian metal Activists allege that the LME allowed sales on its platform of copper produced at the Grasberg mine, which they claim is polluting local rivers. Reuters | February 8, 2024 | 7:15 am
Congo artisanal cobalt monopoly can launch in months, CEO says Entreprise Generale du Cobalt will soon launch pilot sites around the town of Kolwezi. Bloomberg News | February 8, 2024 | 7:04 am
US to commit more funds to African rail link for metal exports The United States will provide more funds for the construction of the Lobito Corridor. Reuters | February 8, 2024 | 6:57 am
Ancient island submerged off Brazilian coast was (and may still be) mineral-rich The Rio Grande Rise was a giant island that has been intensely studied in recent years because of its economic potential. Staff Writer | February 8, 2024 | 6:13 am
Nexa Resources halts Peru zinc mine due to blockade Nexa said the obstruction of the road to access the mine has not had a material impact on Atacocha's production. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 8, 2024 | 5:59 am
‘Silver is the new gold’ as Egyptians try to protect savings The price of one gram of silver more than doubled in a year but at about 47 Egyptian pounds, it remains far cheaper than gold. Reuters | February 8, 2024 | 4:29 am
SQM launches third round of accelerator program The top 10 solutions will receive a $25,000 each, become part of the Acceleration Program, and benefit from mentoring. Staff Writer | February 8, 2024 | 3:33 am
Aboriginal group to inspect rock shelters for potential Rio Tinto damage Rio Tinto said that a preliminary investigation found no damage to the shelter at the Mesa C Robe Valley operations. Reuters | February 7, 2024 | 5:36 pm
Video: Power Nickel CEO sounds the alarm on naked short-selling Terry Lynch said he noticed persistent and suspicious trading patterns in his company's stock, leading him to investigate. Northern Miner Staff | February 7, 2024 | 2:51 pm