Opinion: The United States should decrease its reliance on mineral imports
Mineral imports from not only adversaries like China and Russia but also allies and partners can pose key risks to US national security.
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Gatos Silver soars on record quarterly zinc production
Gatos had production of 2.3 million oz. of silver, 19.1 million lb. of zinc and 12 million lb. of lead in Q2 2024.
BHP installs wind-powered rotor on vessel to decarbonize Chile-Japan trade route
Based on advanced simulations and Norsepower’s real-world performance data, the use of NPRS is estimated to provide a 5-6% fuel savings.
Mexican miners reject ‘favorable’ deal with Acerlormittal, govt says
The deal would have put an end to a work stoppage that started at the end of May.
IRH mining dealmaker met with Congo gold smugglers, UN says
IRH, Abu Dhabi’s largest listed company, has been on an aggressive hunt for mining deals in Africa.
Atlantic Lithium halts work at Ewoyaa project in Ghana after fatality
Ewoyaa is expected to become Ghana’s first lithium operation.
Sprott says new copper fund too small to pose market risk
The Sprott Physical Copper Trust, which began trading in June, holds more than 10,000 metric tons of copper in warehouses mostly in Asia.
Orezone secures $105 million funding for Bomboré mine expansion
The company estimates that its annual gold production will increase to over 170,000 oz. in 2026, an approximate 50% increase from current levels.
Iron ore’s $100 price floor at risk of collapse from jump in supply
A wave of cheap supply starts to build in West Africa.
