Zambia closes border with Congo, blocking key copper trade route
The move follows protests in Congo that flared after the government of that country banned certain beverage imports from Zambia.
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Glencore crude trader leaves firm after seven years
Over roughly the last 12 months, Glencore’s head of crude trading in the US and at least two other traders have departed.
Chinese mining firm files judicial review against Ottawa
The judicial review by Zijin could be a test case on how other Canadian companies approach their deal making with regards to Chinese investments.
BHP launches Indigenous partnership plan in Canada
The program aligns with the Australian miner's global ambition to create social value and operate with integrity.
Arizona Lithium produces Saskatchewan’s first kilogram of battery-grade LCE
In the near term, the Australia-based lithium developer is aiming to bring Pad #1 at the Prairie project into production by 2025.
Olympic gold medals are worth more than ever after cost of metals surged
The raw materials that go into each medal have the potential to fetch about $900 each.
Australia’s fledgling batteries downstream sector at a crossroads
Albemarle’s recent call on Kemerton the latest hit to Australia’s downstream lithium ambitions as players call for government assistance.
Rio Tinto’s Serbia lithium project faces fresh protests
The troubles highlight the challenges to building new mines in Europe.
Victoria Gold’s Eagle mine site groundwater highly contaminated, Yukon government says
Groundwater flowing from Eagle mine shows signs of high cyanide contamination, though much of the water is being contained on site.
