Trade body considers calling for EU ban on Russian aluminum, but not Rusal The EU has so far restricted imports of only a limited number of specific aluminum products from Russia. Reuters | July 14, 2023 | 1:10 pm
New Mali mining law could boost state, local interest in projects to 35% A review of the mining code in January had shown that Mali, one of Africa's biggest gold producers, was not receiving a fair share of profits while granting too many tax breaks. Reuters | July 14, 2023 | 10:31 am
Glencore, Anglo join South Africa in $1.5 billion water plan to supply mines and communities Glencore and Anglo American Platinum are among the companies attempting to secure half of that amount in financing by the end of the year. Bloomberg News | July 14, 2023 | 9:52 am
Barrick enters JV with Unigold on Neita Norte gold project in Dominican Republic The 10,903-hectare Neita Norte exploration concession was awarded to Unigold in March 2023. Staff Writer | July 14, 2023 | 9:29 am
Iron ore price climbs on stimulus bets, low stock China's exports fell last month at their fastest pace since the onset of the covid-19 pandemic three years ago. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 14, 2023 | 8:47 am
De Beers deal is boon for Botswana’s economy, president says Under the new accord, Botswana’s state-owned diamond trader will get 30% of the output from Debswana. Bloomberg News | July 14, 2023 | 8:18 am
Canada to speed up critical minerals permits in bid to erode China’s dominance Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government hopes to unveil a plan by the end of this year to streamline permitting for mining projects. Bloomberg News | July 14, 2023 | 8:13 am
London aluminum, zinc on track for best week since January Weaker dollar made greenback-priced metals cheaper to holders of other currencies. Reuters | July 14, 2023 | 7:37 am
Zambia plans to choose buyer of Mopani Copper Mines by month-end Zijin Mining and Norinco Group, Sibanye Stillwater and an investment vehicle owned by ex-Glencore officials have been shortlisted in the race. Reuters | July 14, 2023 | 7:27 am