One of world’s biggest cobalt mines is at stake in Congo fight A top executive from state mining company Gecamines said that partner CMOC Group Ltd. owes $7.6 billion in overdue payments. Bloomberg News | June 23, 2022 | 7:40 am
Polymetal expects silver to account for less than 5% of 2022 sales The company has not been directly targeted by Western sanctions imposed on Moscow after it sent thousands of troops into Ukraine on February 24. Reuters | June 23, 2022 | 7:34 am
Real environmental impact of nuclear power generation revealed A new analysis accounts for the volume of resources extracted from the lithosphere during the life cycle of nuclear power generation. Staff Writer | June 23, 2022 | 5:05 am
US allots $74 million to critical minerals mapping Investment will fund research and mapping of areas with potential for critical minerals to strengthen key domestic supply chains. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 23, 2022 | 4:05 am
‘Appalling’ abuse: Australia to push miners to set up register of offenders Western Australia's inquiry says industry culture fails to protect women and recommends documenting victims' historical experiences. Reuters | June 23, 2022 | 3:55 am
Residents end blockade of Las Bambas mine road, agree to dialogue The blockade signaled a new conflict just two weeks after the mining firm resumed operations. Reuters | June 22, 2022 | 9:56 pm
Energy now viewed as the next fault line for global markets This year’s standout inflation trade of backing commodities is coming under pressure on concern a recession will curb demand for raw materials. Bloomberg News | June 22, 2022 | 9:52 pm
Who’s still buying fossil fuels from Russia? Despite looming sanctions and import bans, Russia exported $97.7 billion worth of fossil fuels in the first 100 days since its invasion of Ukraine. Visual Capitalist | June 22, 2022 | 3:25 pm
Chinese battery giant CATL prices $6.7 billion share sale It sold 109.76 million shares at 410 yuan apiece in an A-share private placement, it said in a statement Wednesday. Bloomberg News | June 22, 2022 | 2:52 pm