Chinese engineers are keeping Russia’s metal furnaces firing
A $840-million coking plant in the steel town of Magnitogorsk is being built by a Chinese engineering giant and hundreds of Chinese workers.
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Guatemalan Ministry of Mines to review all mining licenses
The Guatemalan Ministry of Energy and Mines will review all mining licenses in response to multiple complaints regarding bribes and corruption.
Chinese companies to invest up to $7bn in Congo mining infrastructure
Sinohydro Corp and China Railway Group will invest up to $7 billion in infrastructure projects as part of an agreement over their Sicomines copper and cobalt JV in the DRC.
Gold’s mild pullback
Gold bearishness has flared considerably during recent weeks’ selloff.
Lithium lowdown: Week 4, 2024 roundup and analysis
A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 19 to 26.
Chiefs of Ontario ask provincial government for year-long moratorium on mine claims staking
The move follows and exponential rise in the number of mining claims being staked over the past year on First Nations territories.
Sigma Lithium’s chief controls officer exits company in latest shake-up
Over the past year, Sigma has lost a number of top executives.
Court rejects request to halt construction of Swedish battery plant in Quebec
Last September, Northvolt announced that it would open a $5.2 billion gigafactory.
Lula never discussed Vale’s CEO succession, says Brazil minister
Reuters recently reported that President Lula wanted Mantega to be appointed to a board seat at the mining giant.