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.
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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.
Trafigura metal executive Grenfell exits as unit pressure grows
Trafigura’s metals business has been struggling over the past eighteen months.
Another metals trader says it has been hit by nickel fraud
Kataman Metals alleges it paid $3.3 million for nickel from New Alloys Trading only to discover that there was no nickel inside the containers.
Congo wants ERG copper, cobalt assets in bid to regain control
The government and state-owned miner Gecamines say ERG has been too slow to develop the deposits.
Improving gold-nickel alloy may boost fuel cell development
AuNi nanoparticles have emerged as a promising non-platinum alternative in fuel cell catalytic reactions.