Huge methane leak spotted in heart of China’s top coal hub
Details captured in European Space Agency satellite data show the plume about 90 kilometers (56 miles) east of Shanxi’s capital Taiyuan, in Yangquan City.
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Eramet says Europe must help its miners gain access to EV metals
“We don’t have these resources in Europe, or very little” of them, Eramet CEO Christel Bories said in an interview.
Chile’s ex-finance chief vies for presidency with tough message
Ignacio Briones warned that this year’s strong economic recovery won’t be sustainable unless the country sends the right signals to investors abroad.
Peru’s indigenous hope for a voice, at last, under new president
Pedro Castillo has pledged to give a voice to Peru's "forgotten" rural groups and redistribute mineral wealth in the world's second-largest producer of copper.
Serbia eyes billions of euros for power production by 2040
Country plans to invest a total of 6 billion euros in new capacities for electricity production by 2040 as it seeks to phase out coal-fired power plants.
Vale to use unmanned equipment to help shut down two dams
The equipment will be used to help shut down two upstream dams, the B3/B4 dam of the Mar Azul mine and the Sul Superior dam at the Gongo Soco mine.
Condor Gold La India starter pits hold nearly 60,000 ounces of gold
The satellites pits are expected to quicken the payback period and enhance the La India project's economics.
Anglo knew of lead danger at Zambian mine, doctor says
Claim bolsters a lawsuit in locals allege Anglo caused widespread lead poisoning from the Broken Hill mine it had a stake in until 1974
Glencore names Kalidas Madhavpeddi as new chairman
Appointment comes one week after Gary Nagle replaced Ivan Glasenberg as CEO and marks a shift to new leadership for the company.
