Rio Tinto starts underground production at Oyu Tolgoi
It is expected to become the fourth-largest copper mine in the world by 2030.
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Nornickel board rejects Rusal proposal to replace chairman
Rusal had proposed replacing current chairman Andrei Bugrov with independent director.
China could control a third of the world’s lithium by 2025
UBS expects Chinese-controlled mines, including projects in Africa, to raise output to 705,000 tons by 2025.
Mineros pauses Nechi Alluvial operations due to anti-gov’t protests in Colombia
An extended suspension of operations may "negatively impact" the company's ability to meet its production guidance, Mineros says.
Colombians face food, medicine shortages as protesting miners block roads
Gold miners across Antioquia and Cordoba provinces are protesting the destruction their machinery by authorities.
UK to spend £20 billion on carbon capture in clean energy push
The UK’s investment would go toward projects that aim to store 20 million to 30 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually by 2030.
Indian govt may put Hindustan Zinc share sale plan on hold
The government is the largest minority shareholder in HZL.
Highland Gold owner weighs buying Polymetal assets
Mining magnate Vladislav Sviblov is weighing a purchase of some of the Russian assets of Polymetal.
Panama gives First Quantum go-ahead to operate port terminal
Panama's Maritime Authority has lifted a suspension on First Quantum's operations at the port of Punta Rincon.
