Conflict coltan from Congo linked to Sony, Microsoft, Nvidia supply chains
Investigation alleges smuggled minerals tied to the M23 armed group are reaching major technology and automotive brands.
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Botswana turns to UAE, Oman in De Beers power play
Botswana is seeking Gulf partners to help secure greater control of De Beers as Anglo American moves ahead with a sale of its stake.
Trump courts Brazil in rare earth supply push
Brazil’s rare-earth ambitions are drawing US attention, but political and regulatory hurdles threaten progress.
Rio Tinto, Resource Minerals and Sidney top April mining ranks
Geopolitics, rising costs and supply strain lifted mining stocks, with copper bets and exploration momentum leading gains.
Panama counts steep cost of First Quantum’s copper mine closure
Fresh report by a local private sector group reveals deep economic fallout after Cobre Panamá mine shutdown.
Rio Tinto copper surge offsets iron ore disruption
Strong Mongolia output lifted metals performance despite weather setbacks and rising geopolitical risks.
BHP, Atalaya and Xtra Energy lead March stocks ranks
Sentiment drove votes as the US-Israel-Iran conflict lifted energy costs, disrupted supply chains and fuelled metal volatility.
Coeur lifts 2026 production after New Gold deal closes
Acquisition boosts gold production by 80% and adds copper exposure while expanding Canadian operations footprint.
Savannah Resources shifts Barroso timeline to July
Timeline shift reflects strategic trade-offs as Savannah advances Europe’s largest lithium project amid regulatory and local pressures.
ACG Metals hunts copper deals to build Western supply
Miner explores acquisitions across the vast Tethyan Belt as copper demand rises and prices turn volatile.
BHP wins UK appeal ending case over Brazil dam collapse claims
Court ruling halts allegation the miner funded litigation to block Brazilian municipalities from pursuing claims in London.
Agnico, Hycroft and Sidney lead February stocks ranks
Gold strength and strategic execution consolidated the three companies at the top of February's mining stocks rankings.
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