Billionaire Friedland banks on Liberia’s railway to tap Guinean iron
He wants to begin development of Nimba, near Liberia’s border and estimated to hold 1 billion tonnes of high-grade iron ore, next year.
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Guinea junta halts Rio Tinto’s Simandou iron ore project
The 2-billion-tonne iron ore deposit has sat undeveloped in Guinea's southeast for 25 years.
Australia’s Nickel Mines drops share purchase plan amid market volatility
Applications for the share purchase had far exceeded the company's target to about A$57 million.
India’s Russian coal imports could be highest in over two years in March
About 870,000 tonnes of Russian coal have already delivered or are expected to be delivered at Indian shores until March 20.
Chile regulator fines BHP’s Escondida mine for damage in Salar de Atacama
Chile's environmental regulator has fined Escondida $8.2 million for damage caused by water extraction.
Metal thieves stealing exhaust pipes send US auto claims 1,000% higher
State Farm said Thursday that metal thieves in search of platinum, rhodium and palladium are stealing catalytic converters in ever-greater numbers.
Codelco board chairman resigns shortly before his term ends
Juan Benavides held the position at the world's largest copper producing company since being appointed in May 2018.
Electric vehicles are scarce and expensive as pump prices rise to record highs
Electric vehicles are in short supply in showrooms that have struggled to rebuild inventory of vehicles for more than a year.
Uranium price spikes over Russia supply fears
Spot price jumps to over decade high as Sprott's physical trust continues to mop up inventory overhang.
