Copper smelters warn of closures as crunch talks get underway
A wave of new smelter investments in China and elsewhere has left plants in growing competition to find enough ore to feed their furnaces.
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Codelco signs letter of intent to collaborate with ABB on decarbonization
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Angola diamonds not under sanctions but Russia link is obstacle
Angola’s state-owned diamond producer said some clients were deterred by its partnership with Alrosa.
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Mining People: Freeman Gold, Spanish Mountain, Wesdome
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Coeur Mining to buy Silvercrest in $1.7 billion deal
The addition of Silvercrest's Las Chispas mine in Mexico positions Coeur among the world's top silver miners, with an output 21 million ounces a year.
China files appeal to WTO on Canada’s tariffs on EVs, metal products
Canada began imposing on Tuesday a 100% levy on EVs shipped from China, having also announced in late August a 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum products.
Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine moves into commercial production underground
The miner said last year it was going ahead with a $40 million expansion of Diavik, which will extend the operation’s life to at least early 2026.
India, US sign pact to cooperate on critical battery mineral supply chains
Indian trade minister Piyush Goya described the agreement as a memorandum of understanding but did not provide further details on its scope.
