Pressure groups sue LME for allowing trade of ‘polluting’ Indonesian metal
Activists allege that the LME allowed sales on its platform of copper produced at the Grasberg mine, which they claim is polluting local rivers.
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Indonesia’s metals giant Mind ID seeks bids for $2 billion loan
The state-owned mineral-resources holding company plans to use the proceeds partly to repay existing debt.
Congo artisanal cobalt monopoly can launch in months, CEO says
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US to commit more funds to African rail link for metal exports
The United States will provide more funds for the construction of the Lobito Corridor.
Ancient island submerged off Brazilian coast was (and may still be) mineral-rich
The Rio Grande Rise was a giant island that has been intensely studied in recent years because of its economic potential.
Nexa Resources halts Peru zinc mine due to blockade
Nexa said the obstruction of the road to access the mine has not had a material impact on Atacocha's production.
‘Silver is the new gold’ as Egyptians try to protect savings
The price of one gram of silver more than doubled in a year but at about 47 Egyptian pounds, it remains far cheaper than gold.
SQM launches third round of accelerator program
The top 10 solutions will receive a $25,000 each, become part of the Acceleration Program, and benefit from mentoring.
Aboriginal group to inspect rock shelters for potential Rio Tinto damage
Rio Tinto said that a preliminary investigation found no damage to the shelter at the Mesa C Robe Valley operations.
