Arctic warming: another obstacle to resource extraction
A warming climate brings a whole bunch of problems for Northern Hemisphere oil, gas and mineral producers like Russia.
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Chile delivers final constitution draft as skepticism runs high
The charter incorporates new considerations into central bank policy making and protects glaciers from mining.
Inventory optimization becomes a priority for mining companies
Since mining operations rely on parts and materials from afar, it became difficult to quantify what would be available when because lockdowns descended in waves at different times across the globe.
Metals melt down as recession fears overwhelm supply woes
Industrial metals have gone from boom to bust in the space of only three months, writes Andy Home.
Chile’s copper production drops 2.5% in May
Production from state-owned giant Codelco fell 6.3% on a year-on-year basis to 142,900 tonnes.
Battery material lithium isn’t a health threat – industry groups
A proposal by the European Chemicals Agency wants to classify lithium salts as dangerous for human health.
CRU appoints new Regional Director of Sales for Middle East and North Africa
Zain Ajlouni will be based out of Dubai, UAE and will cover mining, metals and fertilizer clients across the region.
Billionaire Oppenheimer wins ban on mining at Zimbabwe farm
South Africa’s second-richest man won a court order to temporarily halt mineral exploration on his private family ranch in Zimbabwe.
Nevada Copper arranges $70m loan to maintain Pumpkin Hollow underground mine operations
Pumpkin Hollow was the first copper mine to come online in the US over the past decade.
