South Africa places mining workers’ bank under administration
Ubank was created more than four decades ago to serve as a savings fund for mine workers.
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Lithium sector needs $42 billion as pivot from China adds costs
The sector will require $7 billion of investment each year from now until 2028, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence said in a report.
Credit Suisse nears settlement with West Virginia governor’s mining group
Bank is close to a settlement with governor Jim Justice over the $690 million Bluestone Resources owes the bank's clients.
Botswana sees Russian diamond ban opening door to synthetic gems
The United States, the world's largest market for natural diamonds, imposed sanctions on Russia's state-controlled Alrosa in April.
Column: European smelter hits mean another year of zinc shortfall
The smelter twist in the zinc story isn't going away any time soon, writes Andy Home.
Philippines removes last hurdle for stalled Tampakan copper-gold project
A provincial government in southern Philippines has reversed its 12-year-old policy banning open-pit mining.
Entire rare earth metals family could help address acid gas pollution
Researchers have set up to find metal-organic frameworks that can effectively detect and trap acid gases.
Review board rejects Baffinland expansion plans in Nunavut
Federal northern affairs minister, has 90 days to either side with the review board or Baffinland Iron Mines.
How the new Latin America left is seeking a greener future
The greener hue of the new leaders contrasts with the old guard "resource nationalists," who have typically sought tight state control of energy and metals.
