Mineral smuggling from Congo to Rwanda at ‘unprecedented levels’, UN says
UN experts document how Rwanda has already expanded its economic interests in Congo through the M23 occupation.
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Glencore launches $1 billion buyback as Viterra deal closes
The buyback follows the merger of global agribusiness Bunge Global with its grain handler Viterra.
Kinterra Capital takes bidding war for NWR to takeover panel
Kinterra accuses rival CAML and New World of insider trading and market manipulation in escalating miner standoff.
B2Gold pours first gold at Nunavut’s Goose mine
Company expects the Goose mine to ramp up to commercial production in the third quarter of 2025.
Highland Copper gets local support for $50M grant to build Michigan mine
The company envisions Copperwood as a low capital intensity project that can reach commercial production quickly.
Group Eleven cuts best zinc-silver result yet at Ballywire project in Ireland
The result comes almost two months after the company reported it had drilled some of the highest grade silver intercepts in Ireland in more than 60 years.
BHP contracts COSCO for two ammonia-powered vessels
The charter contracts for the two vessels are expected to run for five years, with first delivery anticipated from 2028.
Uncovering fraud risks in mining company HR records
From September, large mining and metals companies in the UK could face a new "failure to prevent fraud" (FTP) offence.
Column: Copper’s tariff high fails to lift other LME metals
Doctor Copper hasn't been quite the same since President Trump announced an investigation into US imports.