July 18, 2024 UK gold coin sales jump on concerns over Labour’s fiscal plans While the possibility of a capital gains hike by Labour adds to the coins’ appeal, it’s one of many potential drivers for the Mint’s increased sales.
July 18, 2024 Turkish envoy visits Niger to secure uranium supplies The trip comes after Niger’s military government withdrew mining rights from Canadian and French companies to develop uranium deposits.
July 18, 2024 Swiss June gold exports fall to the lowest in more than two years Gold prices hit a record high of $2,483.60 per ounce on Wednesday.
July 18, 2024 Mercedes, Stellantis in talks to back Serbia’s lithium plans The carmakers are willing to follow Rio Tinto Group’s investment in the proposed Jadar mine.
July 18, 2024 Anglo’s sale of De Beers hindered by diamond market state Anglo American has warned of more production cuts at De Beers due to reduced spending by Chinese consumers prolonging the market downturn.
July 17, 2024 Fortescue cuts 700 jobs, slows down green hydrogen plans Fortescue is revising plans to become a major green hydrogen producer, citing high energy costs as the main reason for restructuring and layoffs.
July 17, 2024 Rio Tinto names Shell’s Katie Jackson as new copper chief Jackson, who is the current president of National Grid Ventures, an energy group, joins Rio Tinto on September 1.
July 16, 2024 Germany Chancellor plans lithium deal with Serbia after Rio ruling Olaf Scholz plans to visit Serbia this week to secure supplies of lithium that are critical for the nation’s energy transition and auto industry.
July 16, 2024 Agnico Eagle expands stake in First Nordic to 13% First Nordic is finalizing its acquisition of the Oijärvi gold project in Finland.
July 16, 2024 Rio Tinto hails another step closer to develop Serbian lithium mine If developed, the $2.4 billion Jadar lithium project in Western Serbia could cover 90% of Europe's current lithium needs.
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