Brazil central bank recruited to save Amazon from illegal mining
Central bank chief Roberto Campos Neto has pledged to look into ways to improve supervision of bank-authorized buyers.
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General Motors announced three deals Tuesday for supplies of raw materials needed for its EV fleet.
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De Beers Canada receives fine for 2017 Snap Lake diesel spill
An investigation revealed that up to 1,125 litres of diesel spilled during a fuel transfer between two above-ground storage tanks.
MMG exploring annuity payouts as Las Bambas tensions continue
The announcement is the clearest statement yet of what Las Bambas's strategy will be.
Copper price rises on supply risks and softening dollar
MMG suspended copper production targets while Vale and Antofagasta cut their 2022 copper production outlook.
Antamina hopes for mine extension approval by early 2023, CEO says
Antamina had announced in April an expansion project that includes investments of $1.6 billion to extend the mine's useful life.
China’s palladium imports from Russia rise to a record high
The world’s biggest miner of the precious metal is rerouting shipments as many of its usual customers shun its goods following the invasion of Ukraine.