May 12, 2024 Spanish city identified as western ancient world’s top lead production center Three ingots recently studied have placed Córdoba, Spain, as the top lead production center in the Roman era.
May 11, 2024 Anglo investors tell company to move faster to survive BHP bid Anglo shareholders have been urging the company to explain how it would create more value than by just selling to the rival.
May 10, 2024 Trafigura delivers large amounts of aluminum to LME for lucrative rent deals Total aluminum stocks in LME warehouses climbed 88% this week, to the highest level since January 2022.
May 10, 2024 Rio Tinto has not ruled out bid for Anglo American — report While Rio has a smaller market capitalization than rival BHP, it's large enough to make an all-share offer for some or all of Anglo American.
May 10, 2024 UK students to use AI, robotics to develop nuclear decommissioning solutions UK students are being challenged with developing a small robot capable of transporting nuclear waste.
May 9, 2024 Anglo American’s South Africa investors open to improved BHP bid The investors, who collectively hold more than 15% of Anglo American, told FT that BHP would need to sweeten its offer.
May 9, 2024 Savannah could request compulsory land acquisitions for Portuguese lithium project The company requires around 840 hectares for its four-mine project in the Barroso region.
May 9, 2024 Sponges, brittle stars likely affected by deep-sea mining – study A recent study found a tenfold increase in tissue necrosis in sea sponges exposed to mining plumes.
May 9, 2024 South Africa wins battle for $43 million in sunken silver bars British exploration firm Argentum cannot claim compensation for recovering the silver found amid the wreckage of the SS Tilawa ship.
May 8, 2024 Lab diamonds just won a battle, not the war Despite the hype, man-made diamonds only account for 20% of global diamond jewellery sales and analysts expect their price to fall.
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Botswana to open embassy in Moscow, open up to Russia in rare earths and diamonds Russia is seeking to strengthen its foothold in Africa amid the wider confrontation with the West. January 04, 2026 | 08:52 am
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