Mideast conflict puts Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale in focus, analysts say
The country is offering 15 exploration blocks as energy companies and importing nations seek more reliable crude supplies.
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Blast in coal mine in eastern India kills one, injures 11
Incident occurred at an Eastern Coalfields Ltd (ECL) mine in Asansol.
Zambia eases ban on sulphuric acid exports to Congo as stocks recover
Smelters in Zambia - Africa's No.2 producer of copper - generate about 2 million metric tons of sulphuric acid a year.
Argentina approves two mining projects via RIGI scheme worth $2.1 billion
The projects would generate over 8,000 new direct and indirect jobs.
India caps duty-free gold imports for jewellery exporters to curb demand
India exports gold jewellery widely, allowing duty-free gold imports for manufacturers under the advance authorization scheme.
Sudbury hosts major rare earth project ‘in a pizza delivery zone,’ CEO says
Volta Metals' little-known project hosts 56.6 million indicated tonnes of total rare earth oxides.
Hemlo hits 16g gold at namesake Ontario mine
Hemlo is about one-fifth of the way through a 130,000-metre exploration drilling program planned for 2026.
Gold price steadies as inflation revives higher-rate bets
Gold prices consolidate near $4,700/oz as US consumption slows, aligning with market expectations.
China urges caution over British Steel nationalization plan
Britain took control of British Steel from Jingye in April 2025; PM Starmer announced plans for full nationalization.