Mercuria bets big on copper in bid to rival oil trading
The Swiss commodities trader aims to acquire more mine stakes as it secures copper supplies, challenging larger competitors.
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EU selects 47 strategic projects to secure critical minerals access
The list supports the 2024 Critical Raw Material Act, which boosts the EU access to key metals and minerals.
Gold Road rejects $2.1B takeover bid from Gold Fields
The move would have given Gold Fields full control over the Gruyere joint venture mine in Western Australia.
Tariffs, uncertainty, driving nations to tighten grip on critical minerals
Verisk Maplecroft’s Resource Nationalism Index shows a record jump in government control over resources in 47 countries since 2020.
Bolivia’s lithium deals with China, Russia in limbo
Bolivia's 2024 lithium deals face parliamentary delays over transparency, environmental, and economic concerns.
Exxaro’s new CEO tasked with diversifying into battery metals
Mining veteran Ben Magara will steer the South African coal miner's push into battery metals.
Hochschild posts best results in 13 years, restores dividend
The South America-focused miner declared a final dividend of 1.94 cents per share, amounting to at least $10 million for shareholders.
Chile lithium dispute tied to Cold War-era nukes
Eramet claims concession rights in lithium salares, while ENAMI blocks a state-backed project it previously lost.