BHP moves ahead with expansion of Olympic Dam copper refinery
BHP is aiming to lift its annual output from the region to 500,000 metric tons of cathode by early 2030s, from 322,000 tons produced last year.
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Congo seeks new buyers for gold mined in eastern provinces
The DRC government recently took full control of Primera Gold which had an exclusive contract to buy and sell gold mined in the east.
GM delays additional $330m investment in Thacker Pass, Lithium Americas says
General Motors has delayed the second tranche of investment in the miner until the end of the year.
Silver looks ready to rip
While gold has hit record highs this year, silver remains undervalued.
US sees bipartisan backing for Africa critical minerals plan
The flagship of the plan — a railway project known as the Lobito corridor — is already far advanced.
US, Peru sign memorandum of understanding for cooperation on critical minerals
The memorandum sets the direction for further collaboration in sector governance, investment, and global supply chain security.
Midnight Sun shares plunge on Zambian exploration licence setback
The company's licences for its Dumbwa and Mitu targets are unaffected.
Mineral Resources tightens belt after lithium, iron ore prices fall
Shares in heavily indebted Australian miner slump, but CEO Chris Ellison isn’t panicking.
Cordoba Minerals bags Alacran permit approval in Colombia
Designated a ‘project of national interest,’ the Alacran open pit is set to be Colombia’s largest copper mine.
