UK Serious Fraud Office drops long-running investigations into Rio Tinto and ENRC
Another setback for an agency that’s expended years prosecuting suspected corruption across the commodities industry.
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Sandvik supplies autonomous surface drilling technology for Boliden’s Kevitsa mine in Finland
Delivery of the two Leopard DI650i drill rigs is scheduled during Q3 2023.
Have the bears finally got it right on China?
China is doing exactly what political leaders in the West failed to achieve: bringing its economy back to life without inducing an inflationary shock.
Chile vows flexibility to lure investment into lithium riches
The Chilean government is “close” to specifying what salt flats will be protected under its new national lithium strategy.
Chilean lawmakers to launch Codelco probe amid extended copper slide
The probe will focus in particular on project delays and planning, as well as Codelco's corporate structure, according to a congressional statement.
Headwinds mount in quest for stable copper supplies
By 2025, deficit is projected to spike to 217,000 tonnes and could further intensify to a staggering 2.2 million tonnes by 2032.
Aton Resources takes first step to secure mining licence in Egypt
Aton is aiming to develop the next Egyptian gold mines at Abu Marawat, located 200 km north of Centamin's world-class Sukari gold mine.
Perseus Mining shares rise on increase in African gold reserves
Proven and probable ore reserves are now estimated at 3.4 million ounces, up from a year ago estimate of 3.3 million ounces.
Column: LME warehousers bet the great metals destock is over
LME storage capacity grew modestly in the second quarter of this year, the first quarterly increase in two years.
