Burundi gets 15% gold-mining stake amid minerals expansion plans
Burundi has declared an end to a more than three-year political crisis and is seeking to attract investment to the landlocked nation.
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Exxon puts $1 M into quest for carbon tax-and-rebate plan
An effort to put a tax on carbon dioxide emissions just won an unlikely underwriter: a top producer of oil and gas.
Norsk Hydro to resume Brazil’s Alunorte output at half capacity
Norsk Hydro has won permits from Brazilian authorities to restart half the capacity of its Alunorte, the world's largest alumina refinery.
Dalian iron ore hits nearly 3-week high on restocking outlook
Steel mills have restocking demand after holiday break - analysts.
U.S. grants most of Voestalpine’s requests for exemptions to steel tariffs
The United States has granted more than half of the exemptions to its steel import tariffs that Austrian steelmaker Voestalpine and its customers applied for.
China aluminium exports to surge on trade war – CRU
Chinese aluminium exports are expected to surge in coming months and next year after Beijing boosted tax rebates as part of a package to soften the impact of a trade war with the United States.
ERG bets on cobalt from Congo in quest for growth
Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) plans to ramp up cobalt output at its Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) facility as it expects the electric car industry to boost demand for the metal.
Oil price rally boosts electric car sales
Rising oil prices leading to fuel prices at four-year highs, which could turn consumers towards EVs.
Freeport CEO open to all options, even sale, after Grasberg
Richard Adkerson says any strategic move is now possible, including acquisitions, partnerships, or even a sale of the entire company.
