Russia may abolish export duty on gold
Russia was in 2022 ranked as the world's second biggest gold miner, after China.
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Codelco eyes partnerships to help boost ailing copper production
The company expects “some conclusions” this year from negotiating an operational tie-up between its Andina mine and Anglo American's adjoining Los Bronces.
Native American group seeks to overturn US court ruling on Rio’s Arizona copper mine
If developed, the mine would supply more than a quarter of US copper demand for the renewable energy transition.
Copper price at fresh high as satellite data shows sharp Chinese smelter cutbacks
China’s Copper Smelter Purchase Team appears to be making good on promises of cutbacks with end-March inactivity at refiners jumping to 12.8% compared to 4.1% a year ago.
Codelco aims to land partner for Maricunga lithium by next year
Codelco, Chile's top copper producer, is entering the lithium business under the mandate President Gabriel Boric's government announced last year to boost the state's role.
Study hints Predictive Discovery’s Bankan project could be Guinea’s ‘largest gold mine’
West Africa, including Guinea, is seeing a surge in mining activities, with both expansions of existing mines and new exploration interests.
Aurous Resources eyes fivefold gold production increase, NASDAQ listing
Aurous is also looking for mergers and acquisitions opportunities in South Africa, and the continent.
Chile indigenous communities suspend dialogue with SQM, Codelco over lithium
Codelco and SQM agreed to start talks with a council of representatives from 18 indigenous communities in December in efforts to reach an agreement to form a new state-controlled public-private partnership.
Antofagasta CEO foresees higher 2024 copper prices, plans growth at home
The company also did not rule out the possibility of acquisitions, as long as they are in the Americas.
