June 20, 2025 Niger junta seizes French nuclear giant Orano’s uranium mine The mine seizure highlights the shift by military-led states in the Sahel region against Western interests.
June 20, 2025 LME imposes new restrictions on holders of large positions The action was taken to head off the development of a potential "corner" on the market or an "undesirable situation", it said.
June 20, 2025 Orano opposes planned Niger nationalization of its Somair mine Niger said late on Thursday it planned to nationalize the Somair mine after months of worsening relations.
June 20, 2025 Trafigura backs Euro Sun’s Rovina Valley with $200M financing deal The financing will provide capital for feasibility work, permitting and pre-development work at the project.
June 20, 2025 ArcelorMittal signs deal to sell steel mill and iron ore mine in Bosnia The completion of the deal is planned for the third quarter of 2025.
June 19, 2025 Niger to nationalize Somair uranium venture operated by Orano Orano holds a 63% stake in Somair, while Niger's state-owned Sopamin owns the remainder.
June 19, 2025 Greenland grants 30-year permit to EU-backed Molybdenum mine Malmbjer is expected to supply roughly 25% of the EU’s annual molybdenum demand over its first decade of operation.
June 19, 2025 Rare earth access is the European Union’s priority at China summit Automakers have said China's export restrictions on rare earth alloys, mixtures and magnets could cause production delays.
June 19, 2025 ArcelorMittal in talks over sale of Bosnia steel mill and iron ore mine The Zenica steel mill reported losses of 276.3 million Bosnian marka ($162.6 million) in 2023 and 2024.
June 19, 2025 Column: Is battle for LME aluminum stocks noise or signal? As traders fight over what's left, the London market has become increasingly turbulent.
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