US Congress to fund $2m Pentagon study on deep sea mining
The Pentagon will explore the feasibility of refining ocean-floor minerals in the U.S., reports the Wall Street Journal.
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Zimbabwe state miner says lithium assets attract investors
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Weak spot demand, robust imports and rising domestic output have combined to keep China's exchange inventories high.
Copper price steadies after biggest decline in almost two years
The metal surged to an all-time high above $11,000 a ton on Monday, followed by a slump of 4.1% on Wednesday.
Rio Tinto faces lawsuit over Panguna copper mine in Bougainville
Villagers are seeking compensation for loss and damage that could reach billions of dollars.
Troubled Peru copper mine starts expansion work in supply boost
Las Bambas has for years operated well below its annual capacity of 400,000 tons due to a torrent of community protests.
China plans biggest ever cobalt purchases for state reserves
The metal has slumped to five-year lows amid booming production in the DRC and Indonesia.
South32 CEO Kerr says open to buying joint Anglo American manganese assets
South32 has been one of the most active miners in buying and selling assets.
