Trump officials blocked US Steel from stopping work at plant
Administration blocked US Steel’s plan to stop production at a plant in Illinois.
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“We’re in project Manhattan 2.0”, uranium CEO says
In 2024, the US consumed 50 million pounds of uranium, but only produced 677,000 pounds, according to the EIA.
Mining Forum Americas: Gold majors vow discipline
The industry’s biggest producers say stick to tier-one assets, keep balance sheets clean, and let grade, margins and jurisdiction do the heavy lifting.
Solar manufacturers shun silver use as metal’s price surges
Silver demand for solar modules installed this year may decrease 7% from last year, BNEF estimates.
Congo considers cobalt export ban extension, quota plan faces delays
The current export ban, imposed in February and extended in June, is set to expire on Sunday, Sept. 21.
Switzerland probes trader over alleged sanctioned Russian gold dealings
Sanctions on Russian gold were imposed by Switzerland in August 2022, aligning it with the European Union's sanctions.
Chinese state iron ore trader to halt some BHP orders in dispute
China Mineral Resources Group urged mills to suspend purchases of BHP’s Jimblebar blend fines from next week.
Anglo-Teck merger to unlock Chile mine synergies, if Glencore signs off
Glencore is an equal partner with Anglo at Collahuasi, one of the world's largest copper deposits.
BHP eyes Geraldine Slattery for CEO role, FT reports
BHP could appoint Slattery, who leads its Australia operations, as the company’s first female chief executive in 140 years.