Zambia takes first step to start trader competing with Glencore
The cabinet approved the creation of a special purpose vehicle that will invest and trade in Africa’s second-biggest copper producer.
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Inflection Resources uses space technology to search for copper in Australia’s Macquarie Arc
The initiative leverages the real-time Ambient Noise Tomography survey capabilities of Fleet Space’s mineral exploration technology on a large scale geophysical survey in New South Wales.
Brazil sees potential railway concession agreement with Vale this month
The agreement with Vale could reach some 20 billion reais ($3.70 billion).
A fifth of copper smelting capacity suspended in May, data shows
Global inactivity reached 25.4% on May 8, with seasonal maintenance closures remaining a key feature, Earth-i said.
New Caledonia nickel industry at standstill amid unrest
The riots sparked last month by electoral reform in the French-controlled territory has deepened a crisis for New Caledonia's loss-making nickel sector.
Vale, BHP make new offer on Mariana disaster reparations
Vale said the new proposal totals $26.09 billion.
Mosaic Minerals options out Quebec gold project
Mosaic's current exploration focus is on Quebec's critical minerals.
The Metals Company, SGS make world’s first cobalt sulphate from seafloor nodules
In April, TMC and SGS produced the world’s first nickel sulphate directly from seafloor polymetallic nodules.
Congo to buy out UAE partner in gold venture as shipments slump
The partnership sold 5 tons of hand-mined gold, worth about $300 million, in its first year of operation.