Billions in African gold smuggled to UAE each year — report
Illicit gold trade amounts to $23.7 billion-$35 billion annually based on current market prices, a report by SwissAid shows.
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Endeavour Mining begins commissioning Lafigue gold mine
First gold pour from the mine in Côte d’Ivoire is expected in late June, which is a quarter ahead of schedule.
BHP walks away from proposed $49bn takeover of Anglo American
Less than an hour before the 5 p.m. UK cut off, BHP confirmed it had failed to secure Anglo’s board backing and would not proceed with the takeover.
BHP, Rio Tinto to fast-track electric haul truck trials
The partnership is part of BHP and Rio Tinto’s larger efforts to lower their operational emissions and reach net zero by 2050.
Adriatic Metals seeks $50m after first concentrate sale
Equity raising aims to optimize Adriatic's balance sheet during ramp-up at its Vares silver mine in Bosnia.
NGO sues Norway over deep-sea mining plans
WWF argues that Norway's decision to allow seabed exploration breaches national law, goes against experts' advice and sets a risky precedent.
Rio Tinto faces pressure to leave London exchange
Activist investor Palliser Capital argues that switching its primary listing to Australia would boost Rio Tinto's shares by about 40%.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
