Ivory Coast miners start paying higher royalties after failed resistance
The African nation replaced the previous 3% to 6% range linked to contract terms with a flat 8% rate.
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Chinese court sentences 27 people for smuggling antimony ingots
The case involved the smuggling of more than 166 metric tons of antimony, of which Chinese customs seized more than 96 tons.
Pan Pacific Copper sells stake in Peruvian mine to Glencore
The sale is part of JX's effort to reorient its portfolio toward its advanced materials business.
South32 to mothball Mozambique smelter in March as power talks collapse
The Mozal smelter accounts for just over 29% of company's total aluminum production in fiscal 2025.
Korea Zinc shareholders ask court to block share sale in $7.4B US project
The legal action deepens a bitter feud between the founding families of Young Poong over control of Korea Zinc.
Ecuador eyes 2026 tender for $3B Llurimagua copper project
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Canada clears way for $53B Anglo-Teck merger
Legally binding investment pledges and a Vancouver HQ helped secure Ottawa’s approval for the landmark mining merger.
Rio Tinto-backed Sovereign Metals partners with World Bank’s IFC for Malawi graphite project
Kasiya is the world's largest rutile and second largest graphite deposit.
Codelco leadership in focus as Chile voters shift to right
The position requires political dexterity, especially around decisions that could trigger job losses.
