December 23, 2024 President Biden to decide fate of Nippon Steel’s $15bn bid for US Steel CFIUS said on Monday that allowing Nippon Steel to take over US Steel could result in lower domestic steel production.
December 23, 2024 El Salvador lawmakers overturn mining ban president called ‘absurd’ El Salvador became the first country in the world to ban all forms of metals mining in 2017.
December 23, 2024 Video: Silver needs smoother path to production for energy transition, miners say Solar panels contain twice as much silver today than they did five years ago.
December 23, 2024 American Rare Earths secures research institute to progress Halleck Creek project in Wyoming The Halleck Creek project was named last year as one of the world’s top 10 rare earth projects.
December 23, 2024 Nigeria resumes mining in Zamfara state on improved security Nigeria has lifted a ban on mining exploration in the northwestern state after a five-year suspension.
December 23, 2024 Midnight Sun receives exploration license renewal for Solwezi copper project in Zambia The project is 6 miles from Africa’s largest copper mining complex, the Kansanshi mine held by First Quantum Minerals.
December 23, 2024 Codelco eyes $800m extension to keep Gabriela Mistral open until 2055 Environmental permit application includes ending the use of domestic land-based water at the mine in 2035.
December 22, 2024 Alberta to introduce ‘modern’ coal policy, including ban on new open-pit projects The new policy will not affect those qualified as "advanced coal projects" such as the controversial Grassy Mountain mine.
December 22, 2024 El Salvador president proposes bill to overturn metals mining ban In 2017, El Salvador became the first country in the world to ban forms of metals mining.
December 20, 2024 Chinese men accused of running illegal gold mine in Congo Around 60 Chinese nationals were at the site and officials detained 17 who appeared to be in charge.
Global potash market shrugs off US move to end Belarus sanctions Belarusian exports still face hurdles, as European Union sanctions remain in force. December 15, 2025 | 03:09 pm
