Fortescue inks deal for Gabon iron ore mine; project to start mid 2023
Fortescue has been assessing the Belinga iron ore project since 2018.
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Miners face too many woes in emerging markets, Alamos CEO says
Panama’s tax dispute with First Quantum underscores increasing political risks mining companies face in some regions, CEO John McCluskey says.
Congo’s president wants new exploration for green energy metals
“The goal is to discover new deposits that can be the subject of calls for bids, with a view to concluding mutually profitable public-private partnerships,” Felix Tshisekedi said.
UK provides model for LME response to US aluminum tariffs
When the UK imposed tariffs on Russian metal last year, the LME responded by banning new deliveries of Russian metal into its warehouses in the UK.
Anglo CEO warns extreme weather threatens global mine supplies
The mining industry has been struggling to hit production targets, hurt by everything from floods and droughts to creaking infrastructure and political instability.
Brazil mineral output falls 12% in 2022 – industry group
The local mining industry total revenue plunged 26% last year.
ERG to spend $1.8 billion doubling African copper, cobalt output
Currently, the company produces 200,000 tonnes of copper and 25,000 tonnes of cobalt annually at the mines across the central African copper belt.
Centerra says Öksüt mine continuing as normal after Turkey-Syria earthquake
Located in the Kayseri province of south-central Türkiye, the Öksüt mine represents Centerra’s third operating mine.
Spain sticks with decision to block Berkeley’s uranium mine
The Spanish Energy Ministry has upheld its refusal to authorize the mine's construction near the western city of Salamanca.
