US sanctions Rwandan refinery in Congo gold smuggling network
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have been trafficking gold to Gasabo with the help of Rwanda’s army, the US government said.
Latest Stories
BHP’s incoming CEO tweaks leadership team before start
President of Americas — Brandon Craig’s former role — will be split in two.
American Ocean Minerals finishes first offshore exploration mission in Cook Islands
AOMC has a merger agreement with Odyssey Marine Exploration, in a deal expected to create a US-controlled company valued at $1 billion.
REalloys raises $100M via institutional placement
The $100 million share offering, expected to close on June 26, would provide working capital moving forward, the company said.
US invests $250 million in Robert Friedland startup for chip making
I-Pulse Inc. has received Commerce Department funding to develop semiconductor components for a geothermal drilling technique.
US army bases to host critical minerals plants in onshoring push
REalloys, Titan Mining, ioneer and Energy Exploration Technologies have all reached agreements with the Pentagon, Bloomberg reports.
RCT tech helps historic mine navigate the transition to surface mining
Epiroc teamed with RCT to ensure a safe and efficient operation with the implementation of its agnostic automation.
Major Indonesian nickel smelter enters court-ordered debt halt
The smelter was inaugurated in 2021 by then-President Joko Widodo, and became a symbol of the rapid rise of the nation’s nickel sector.
Rio Tinto in talks with Vitol over venture to cut freight costs
One area currently being discussed is how Vitol could help Rio with risk management tools for freight.