Russian forces help secure Central Africa gold zone in new pact
A deal struck between the CAR, Chad and Sudan aims to fight armed groups operating along the mineral-rich borders with the neighboring states.
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Glencore 2022 copper output falls, sticks to 2023 outlook
Copper production fell 12% in 2022, impacted by issues at its Katanga mine in the DRC.
Simandou iron ore project to restart in March, Guinea says
Authorities ordered work to stop in July last year in a bid to force the shareholders to agree joint venture terms.
MMG shuts Las Bambas copper mine due to protests
The giant mine, in indefinite care and maintenance from Wednesday, accounts for 2% of the copper produced worldwide.
New tech may help lithium-ion batteries last for nine years
Sound waves and a 2D material may be the key to longer-lasting batteries.
Search team finds Rio Tinto’s radioactive capsule lost in Australia
The capsule was recovered after a nearly week-long search involving around 100 people along a 1,400 kilometres (870 miles) stretch of highway.
Tombador Iron halts Brazil mine due to unrest
Protests have erupted in Brazil as supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro try prompting a military coup to overthrow Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Vale’s fourth-quarter iron ore output edges down
Vale blamed seasonally higher rainfall levels in its mines in Brazil for missing its forecast.
Yamana Gold, Pan American shareholders approve Agnico Eagle deal
Toronto-based Yamana inked a deal with the two miners after South Africa’s Gold Fields waived its right to match the rival bid.
