Middlemen siphon billions from war-ravaged DRC’s cobalt, coltan trade
The DRC produces 70% of the world’s cobalt, yet nearly $1 billion vanishes from the legal supply chain each year.
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EU says it would react to US steel tariffs, awaits details
Trump said on Sunday that he would introduce new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the US.
New book explores Viola MacMillan’s rise and scandal in Canadian mining
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Global Lithium fights alleged Chinese takeover
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Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation
The US President said he will announce reciprocal tariffs on Tuesday or Wednesday, to take effect almost immediately.
Maaden raises $1.25 billion from bond sale to fund mining growth
The company is tapping fixed income investors as it embarks on a more than $12 billion investment drive through to the end of the decade.
Blue Lagoon fully permitted for gold mining at Dome Mountain
Once in production, which could occur as early as July, the Dome Mountain mine is expected to output 15,000 oz. of gold per year.