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Mining energy snapshot: Eight juniors active in world’s uranium hotspots

While uranium oxide prices continue to drift in the doldrums, several uranium companies have still raised a bit of money to explore and carry out modest programs.

Northern Miner Staff | July 8, 2019 | 12:16 pm

Congolese army fires in the air during protest near Glencore plant

Glencore said in a statement that about 80 people had protested on the national road in the town of Luilu.

Reuters | July 8, 2019 | 11:50 am

The US and Europe are getting more anxious about EV battery shortages

More than a dozen parties have reportedly expressed interest in taking up a stake in Clean TeQ’s Sunrise nickel-cobalt-scandium project.

Bloomberg News | July 8, 2019 | 11:19 am

Great Panther approves positive production decision for Coricancha

The actual restart date is expected in the first half of 2020.

Jackson Chen | July 8, 2019 | 11:12 am

Platinum giants bolster positions before wage talks begin

While the producers will be conscious that AMCU led the country’s longest ever platinum mining strike in 2014, none can meet its demand for a pay increase of as much as 48% without undermining their businesses.

Bloomberg News | July 8, 2019 | 10:19 am

Endeavour Mining ups Ity gold mine’s Le Plaque deposit resources to 500,000 ounces

Update increases Ity’s measured and Indicated resources by 11%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 8, 2019 | 9:28 am

Congo’s swing producers turn to copper after cobalt meltdown

After a supply glut sent cobalt prices plummeting about 70% from the peak, many of the country’s artisanal miners are now switching focus to copper instead.

Bloomberg News | July 8, 2019 | 9:15 am