Chaos in Bolivian Congress over China, Russia lithium contracts
Bolivian lawmakers and protesters clashed over lithium deals with China and Russia, accusing the government of selling out national interests.
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Japan to test mine seabed mud for rare earths
Japan will begin test mining rare earth rich mud from the deep seabed near Minamitori Island in 2026.
Chinese zinc smelters risk run cuts as capacity outpaces demand
Plants in Japan and the Philippines have started cutting production and shutting units.
India to woo foreign copper miners, expand ties
India plans to promote investments by foreign companies, including Codelco and BHP.
Kinterra scores small win in New World Copper takeover fight
Australia's Takeovers Panel has blocked New World from issuing shares to CAML, giving Kinterra time to contest the deal.
Peru copper snags highlight rising clout of informal miners
Frustrated by regulatory restrictions and red tape, thousands of small-scale gold and copper miners in Peru are staging protests.
US couple could face trial over gold bars missing from 18th Century sunken ship
The charges relate to the sale of 18 gold ingots allegedly taken years ago from the Prince de Conty.
