Rio Tinto board needs mining skills, geographical diversity – chairman
The seven independent directors on the board of the mining giant have mostly experience in finance, capital markets, law, and oil and gas.
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Omai doubles Guyana gold resource
The indicated resource grew 171% over the 2021 estimate to 1.9 million oz. gold held in 16.7 million tonnes grading 2.07 g/t.
Namibia, EU reach provisional deal on rare earth minerals
"In principal we have agreed on conditions, whatever the materials, we are going to process them here," mines and energy minister said.
‘Strikingly tight’ copper market belies price drop, Freeport says
Macroeconomic headwinds have pushed copper futures down almost 30% from a peak in March.
Los Andes Copper on track to deliver Vizcachitas feasibility by year-end, says CEO
The company is currently mobilizing drill teams after a July environmental court decision reinstating the drilling permit.
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New report estimates 1 million additional tonnes of copper supply is needed per year to meet climate goals. The tally so far in 2022? 260,000 tonnes.
Aluminum rebound buoys Alcoa, muting global slowdown worries
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