Russian forces help secure Central Africa gold zone in new pact
A deal struck between the CAR, Chad and Sudan aims to fight armed groups operating along the mineral-rich borders with the neighboring states.
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Glencore 2022 copper output falls, sticks to 2023 outlook
Copper production fell 12% in 2022, impacted by issues at its Katanga mine in the DRC.
Simandou iron ore project to restart in March, Guinea says
Authorities ordered work to stop in July last year in a bid to force the shareholders to agree joint venture terms.
Harmony Gold says higher grades boost Q2 production
The South African miner expects to report gold production between 720,000 and 745,000 ounces for the six months to December.
VRIC 2023: Canada’s resource economy at a critical crossroads, former premiers say
Concern is growing over the federal government’s seeming inability to leverage Canada’s vast natural resource endowment as it navigates the uncertain global geopolitical and economic landscape.
Naskapi Nation, Iron Ore Company of Canada sign socio-economic “Aganow” agreement
The agreement aims to create opportunities for greater participation by Naskapi people in IOC’s activities through training and development, employment, and collaboration on environmental projects.
MMG shuts Las Bambas copper mine due to protests
The giant mine, in indefinite care and maintenance from Wednesday, accounts for 2% of the copper produced worldwide.
New tech may help lithium-ion batteries last for nine years
Sound waves and a 2D material may be the key to longer-lasting batteries.
Search team finds Rio Tinto’s radioactive capsule lost in Australia
The capsule was recovered after a nearly week-long search involving around 100 people along a 1,400 kilometres (870 miles) stretch of highway.