Barrick under pressure in Mali as regime eyes control of Loulo-Gounkoto
After seizing power in a coup in 2021 and forming an alliance with Russian troops, the Mali junta has been focusing on the mining industry.
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Peru economy grows more than expected in February on mining gains
Larger copper, gold and molybdenum volumes boosted metals mining just over 17%, according to government statistics.
Gold price pushes toward fresh record as tensions rise in middle east
Bullion has risen as much as 1.7% Monday as the conflict in the Middle East entered a dangerous new phase.
Russian court orders Glencore to pay shares worth 114.8m euros in Sberbank lawsuit
It is a second lawsuit Sberbank has filed in Russia against Glencore over unpaid fuel supplies.
Metals whipsawed as sanctions on new Russian supplies rattle LME
Aluminum jumped as much as 9.4% as the market opened, the most since the current form of the contract was launched in 1987.
Chile probes for lithium exploration interest, aims for five projects
Economy minister Nicolas Grau said the country is hoping to develop between 3 and 5 new lithium projects.
Global mining investment too low to support energy transition, Rio Tinto chairman says
The amount of metals required for each kilowatt of generation capacity has risen by 50% since 2010, according to the IEA.
Horizonte Minerals fails to secure financing, considering mine sale
The company considers selling its Brazilian nickel mine amidst low prices and supply surplus from Indonesia.
New metals sanctions push Russia further into China’s embrace
The sanctions now leave the Shanghai Futures Exchange as the only major commodities bourse in the world to accept Russian shipments.
