MMG bemoans Congo cobalt curbs that threaten investment
The quota has posed challenges for MMG and makes its cobalt production “economically unviable,” GM of its Kinsevere operations says.
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Foreign buyers fuel illegal mineral trade in Nigeria, watchdogs warn
Foreign buyers exert disproportionate influence over pricing, purchasing arrangements and export channels, the report alleged.
Zambia state investment firm keen to boost stakes in mines, CEO says
ZCCM-IH has interests from as low as 10% in several mines, including those owned by China Nonferrous, First Quantum and Vedanta.
Ghana lease uncertainties threaten mining investment, mines chamber says
The lease for Tarkwa – a cornerstone asset for Gold Fields – expires in 2027, but efforts to advance renewal talks have stalled.
Column: Sulfur squeeze piles more pressure on Indonesian nickel sector
The world's largest nickel producer is heavily dependent on the Gulf for what is a core input for a significant part of its nickel processing capacity.
First Quantum says Panama has lost $3.5B from mine halt
Report shows that Panama has lost billions in economic activity as it keeps Cobre Panamá mine operations suspended.
Op-Ed: Blind spots in the rush for critical minerals could derail energy transition
Community trust and local governance may prove more critical to mineral supply chains than geology or geopolitics..
Lithium Americas sees up to $120M tariff hit on Thacker Pass
Lithium Americas says tariffs and Middle East conflict inflation could raise Thacker Pass construction costs.
JSW Steel posts twofold quarterly profit rise on price recovery
However, going ahead, the firm expects domestic steel prices to be "range bound".