Colombia urges Glencore to discuss Cerrejon coal mine closure with local authorities
Glencore operates the mine under concession, and the license is due to expire in 2034.
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Cuba faces ‘devastating’ ripple effects from US hit to mining
Cuba has been suffering days-long blackouts that have only gotten worse since the US imposed a near-total energy blockade.
Rare Earths Americas surges after debut, bets on US discovery
Company says its the Shiloh exploration district in Georgia could fundamentally alter the US’ rare earth supply.
US and South Africa hold talks on mining deals, FT reports
Around 25 officials from both countries met in Johannesburg on Wednesday to discuss minerals co-operation, FT said.
Focus Graphite in Quebec boasts world’s fifth-largest resource
The update boosts the global contained graphite to 14.7 million tonnes over the 2022 resource, an 86% increase.
US copper imports this year unlikely to beat 2025 record, analysts say
Surging logistics costs due to the conflict in the Middle East are pushing up the premium required to draw copper into the US.
Freeport delays Grasberg full restart to early 2028
Freeport now aims for 65% capacity in the second half of 2026, 80% by mid-2027, and near full capacity by the end of 2027.
San Lorenzo hits all-time high on Chile gold assays
San Lorenzo has emerged as one of the top-performing junior explorers following a series of discoveries at Salvadora in Chile’s Atacama region.
US rare earth champion views Iran war as demand ‘accelerant’
The conflict has highlighted how future wars will be underpinned by rare earth magnets that are vital in drones and robots, according to MP Materials.