London Metal Exchange shows signs of covid recovery
The covid-19 hit to trading activity appears to have passed with monthly volumes growing again over the second half of the year, writes Andy Home.
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The $1.4bn Andina Transfer project turned the underground operation into an open pit mine located 3,500 metres above sea level, which holds 30% of Chile’s copper reserves.
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According to Fitch, increased risk of instability between the DRC’s cabinet and parliament could add pressure to the global battery supply chain.
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ESG action is now considered critical to both business and social resilience and is increasingly integrated into board oversight responsibilities and executive compensation.
US potash sanctions may push Belarus deeper into Putin’s arms
The Kremlin expects Belarus to make an approach for help with budget shortfalls caused by the ban on potash sales.
Giant black diamond said to come from space could fetch $6.8 million
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Powerful clouds of methane spotted over Chinese coal mines
Like many other countries, including the US and Canada, China doesn’t always require companies to report when they release methane.
Brazil prosecutors order Vale to shore up 18 mining dams after heavy rains
Prosecutors said Vale would have 10 days to present a report informing what action it would take.
Rhodium price on the march again as demand from auto sector rises
Since the start of 2022, rhodium prices have pushed up sharply, reaching their highest since September 2021.
