Germany launches raw materials fund to strengthen supply chains
The German government is launching a $1.1 billion fund for investment in raw materials.
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Gold-rich Sudan talks mining with Russia as war alliances shift
Moscow is looking to strengthen ties with the North African nation’s military-led government amid a 17-month civil war.
Barrick suspends operations at Papua New Guinea mine after violence kills at least 20
Papua New Guinea has granted police emergency powers, including the use of lethal force, to contain the violence in Porgera.
Coal India eyeing Argentina, Chile for critical minerals
India has been exploring ways to secure supplies of lithium.
BHP’s Australian nickel stoppages spoil plans for LME alternative
Plans for two new nickel trading platforms to challenge the LME have been blown off course by BHP's planned suspension of its plants in Western Australia.
Indonesia, Britain sign collaboration agreement on critical minerals
Indonesia has rich deposits of tin, copper and bauxite, among others, and is the world's largest source of nickel ore.
Roadwork reveals ‘unmapped’ ancient tin mine in England
Tin mining in Cornwall can be traced back to 2100 BC and companies are working on bringing some mines back to life amid rising demand.
Atlantic within ‘touching distance’ of building Ghana’s first lithium mine
The exploration company is waiting for Ghana's parliament to ratify its licence to break ground at Ewoyaa.
Rinehart to buy stake in Titan Minerals’ Ecuadorian copper project
It will pay $120 million for an 80% stake in its Linderos copper project in Ecuador.
