Over 400 jobs at risk at Weatherly Namibia copper mine
Weatherly, weighed by some $140 million in debt, is set to halt operations at its Tschudi mine.
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Greta Thunberg’s endorsement lands Polish coal miner in hot water
A Polish coal mining union chided one of its leaders for meeting the climate activist as a misstep that undermines efforts to keep coal as the country’s key source of energy.
Boss wants to restart Honeymoon uranium project
The Australian miner wishes to seize an anticipated rally in the uranium market.
Niobium in EV batteries – what’s to come for CBMM
Roskill issued a report analyzing future prospects for the Brazilian company.
Chile protests take toll on Antofagasta quarterly output
Despite a series of issues affecting operations in the last months of 2019, the miner produced a record 770,000 tonnes of copper.
Louis Vuitton is turning the world’s second-biggest diamond into jewellery
The 1,758-carat Sewelô, grabbed by the luxury brand last week, is the world’s second-largest rough diamond.
Ex-Vale CEO charged with homicide for Brazil dam disaster
Fabio Schvartsman is the highest-profile executive facing criminal charges for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster.
Japan’s top smelter says rising supply to push down zinc prices
The metal used in construction and automobiles will likely average $2,300 a ton in the year starting April 1.
Indonesian mining giant seeks to triple aluminum production
PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium will be expanding operations to the island of Borneo.
