Congo seizes gold worth $1.9 million in Okapi Wildlife Reserve
Congolese authorities have seized 31 kg of gold, in a rare loss for smugglers.
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Kumba Iron Ore appoints new chairman
Terence Goodlace has held the role of CEO at both Metorex Limited and Impala Platinum.
What Canada should do to secure its own supply of critical minerals — report
A report presented before the House of Commons states that it is time for the Canadian government to step up its critical minerals game.
Chile’s decades-old mining deals may hinder bid to lift copper royalties
Major foreign miners operating in the world´s largest copper producer have tax stability agreements which do not expire for two to 15 years.
A mining startup’s rush for underwater metals comes with deep risks
While seabed mining remains technologically and commercially unproven, rising demand for metals crucial to decarbonization are already unleashing a gold rush to the bottom of the sea.
BHP looks to double base metals exploration budget, executive says
Global exploration spending for base metals will nearly double within five years from the current annual $70 million to $80 million, CTO Laura Tyler says.
Glencore’s Glasenberg says China can’t cool commodities for long
“I think that’s a short-term game because the underlying fundamentals will keep it at these levels,” the Glencore boss says.
Bonterra shares advance on key resource updates
The M&I and inferred resources for the Gladiator, Barry and Moroy deposits increased 78% and 27%, respectively.
Bulking up battery sector may add billions to Australian economy
Adding more capacity to refine metals into specialist chemicals or materials and building expertise in manufacturing lithium-ion cells or battery packs, would enable the battery industry to contribute about A$7.4 billion to the nation’s economy by 2030.
