Trafigura starts strategic review of Australian smelting assets
The trading group is launching a strategic review of its struggling Nyrstar zinc and lead smelting assets.
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Glencore halts Chilean smelter in setback for US copper rush
The company temporarily halted operations at the Altonorte plant and activated so-called force majeure clauses in its commercial contracts.
Glencore mine spews more methane than it reports, study finds
The Hail Creek coal mine in Australia emits between three and eight times more methane than it reports, according to a new study.
US-Congo minerals deal won’t bring peace, says rebel leader
“Trying to bribe US with mines can undermine US credibility," rebel leader Corneille Nangaa said.
US could use gold reserves to buy bitcoin, White House official says
The US has the largest gold reserves globally by a wide margin.
Rare Element Resources nears $553 million funding for Wyoming project
The U.S. Export-Import Bank has expressed interest in providing a loan to support the development of the Bear Lodge Project.
Copper price hits record high as Trump tariff risks fuel rally
Copper hit as high as $5.2255/lb. on the Comex in New York on Tuesday.
Boom in uranium stocks fizzles as Ukraine ceasefire talks build
The price of uranium is now down more than a third from early 2024.
EU selects 47 strategic projects to secure critical minerals access
The list supports the 2024 Critical Raw Material Act, which boosts the EU access to key metals and minerals.
