Teck mulls expanding its production of germanium
Teck is currently North America's biggest germanium producer, and the fourth largest globally.
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Trafigura backs Euro Sun’s Rovina Valley with $200M financing deal
The financing will provide capital for feasibility work, permitting and pre-development work at the project.
Freeport CEO says tariffs threaten to hinder US copper mining
The threat of US levies on copper imports has been a boon for Freeport-McMoRan.
Column: China’s iron ore imports rise even as steel struggles
China, which buys about 75% of global seaborne iron ore, is expected to import almost 110 million metric tons of the key steel raw material.
Delays hit Gemfields ruby plant as Zambia mine reboots
Commissioning of a second processing plant at the Montepuez ruby mine has been postponed to September due to logistical setbacks.
Glencore urges Australia’s support to save Mount Isa smelter
Glencore says its Queensland-based Mount Isa copper smelter is unviable unless the government provides funding.
Xi’s giant iron ore trader is shaking up a $130 billion market
China Mineral Resources Group is transforming a market that has been a thorn in the side of Chinese leaders for 15 years.
First Quantum takes small steps in long road to Panama mine restart
The Canadian company has begun preparations to ship out 120,000 metric tons of semi-processed copper.
Niger to nationalize Somair uranium venture operated by Orano
Orano holds a 63% stake in Somair, while Niger's state-owned Sopamin owns the remainder.
