Congolese army fires in the air during protest near Glencore plant
Glencore said in a statement that about 80 people had protested on the national road in the town of Luilu.
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The US and Europe are getting more anxious about EV battery shortages
More than a dozen parties have reportedly expressed interest in taking up a stake in Clean TeQ’s Sunrise nickel-cobalt-scandium project.
Great Panther approves positive production decision for Coricancha
The actual restart date is expected in the first half of 2020.
Platinum giants bolster positions before wage talks begin
While the producers will be conscious that AMCU led the country’s longest ever platinum mining strike in 2014, none can meet its demand for a pay increase of as much as 48% without undermining their businesses.
Endeavour Mining ups Ity gold mine’s Le Plaque deposit resources to 500,000 ounces
Update increases Ity’s measured and Indicated resources by 11%.
Congo’s swing producers turn to copper after cobalt meltdown
After a supply glut sent cobalt prices plummeting about 70% from the peak, many of the country’s artisanal miners are now switching focus to copper instead.
Walker River expands Nevada gold project
The Vancouver-based miner said it grew its land holdings approximately 4 kilometres north of Lapon by acquiring an additional 36 claims.
Indonesian coal mine added to World Heritage List
The Ombilin coal mine and mining town are considered the oldest in Southeast Asia.
That giant asteroid of gold won’t make us richer
The 16 Psyche and other asteroids will probably be mined for their metals. But once they start hitting the market in large quantities, they’re unlikely to be precious for much longer.
