Congo state miner blames foreign investors for underdevelopment
Congo is Africa’s biggest copper producer and the world’s largest source of cobalt.
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Taking a big step closer to building the long-touted project that has faced fierce resistance from green groups.
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BMW joins project to improve conditions for cobalt mining in Congo
Carmakers seeking to boost sales of electric cars are struggling to get their hands on cobalt, a scarce but vital component in the production of batteries.
Indonesian president calls for Freeport deal to be wrapped up quickly
For Indonesian President Joko Widodo, seeking reelection next year, getting a majority stake in the mine for Indonesia would be a political boon.
Dunnedin acquires MPD porphyry project
Earlier this week, the company updated readers on its exploration program at the Kahuna kimberlite.
Codelco copper output, profit falls as costs rise
Mine output fell 3 percent in the first nine months of the year as ore grades sharply declined, leading to a 12 percent drop in pretax profit.
Detour Gold denies Paulson’s demand to immediately replace CEO
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