Congo, Belgium agree on transfer of colonial-era geological records
These records, housed at the Royal Museum for Central Africa, are said to contain decades of geological surveys, maps, drill logs and exploration reports.
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Former De Beers CEO said to lead race for diamond giant
There are at least three private groups still interested in buying De Beers, one of which is led by its former boss Gareth Penny.
Codelco production audit expected to be published in September, Cochilco head says
Codelco has come under fire in recent weeks.
Barclays sees gold pullback as ‘reset’, keeps bullish outlook
According to the bank, the recent correction has not altered the key drivers underpinning the gold bull market.
China mine disaster, Indonesia policy changes upend global coal market
Analysts and industry officials see coal prices rising higher as LNG supplies remain tight due to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
India seeks rare earth samples from Rosneft-owned Siberian deposit
India is keen to study the mineral composition of the deposit before considering deeper engagement, Reuters sources said.
India coking coal demand seen rising to 116Mt by 2050 – BHP
India's demand for coking coal was 55 million tons last year.
China’s iron ore imports will fall to 50% of consumption by 2030, says think tank
Imports currently account for around 80% of China's total iron ore consumption.
Kazatomprom sees room for all in nuclear revival
Uranium demand from AI, data centres and new reactors is reshaping markets as supply security returns to focus.