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US fast tracks enCore’s Burdock uranium project
enCore is currently the only uranium producer in the US.
Germany urges Europe to stop China buying so much copper scrap
The unease about shipping raw materials to China highlights a growing politicization of global commodities supplies.
Codelco warns Chile’s copper output may stall at 5.5Mtpa
Codelco is advancing upgrades and ventures, confirming lithium ties with SQM and signing a BHP exploration deal this week.
SolGold shifts to Swiss tax base as it fast-tracks Cascabel
The move consolidates full ownership of Cascabel under one entity, SolGold Finance AG, aligning it with royalty agreements.
ArcelorMittal South Africa job cuts could rise above 4,000, union says
The company produces some 2.4 million metric tons of steel annually, about 4% of group output.
Glencore plans job cuts at South African ferrochrome and vanadium operations
Problems with power cuts, rising electricity prices and economic pressures forced the joint venture to suspend production.
Chinese firm faces $420 million Zambia mine spill damages claims
As much as 1.5 million tons of waste were spilled in the disaster, according to estimates.
UK court approves Dundee’s $1.25B acquisition of Adriatic
With this approval, the deal is expected to go ahead and be completed on Wednesday.
