June 16, 2024

Orano at risk of losing Niger uranium mine sought by Russia

Imouraren is one of the world’s biggest uranium deposits, with reserves estimated at 200,000 tons.

June 14, 2024

Chinese firm says it’s probing case of missing Russian copper

The monetary value of the copper is about 110 million yuan ($15 million).

June 13, 2024

Chinese trader’s $20 million pile of Russian copper goes missing

Wuchan Zhongda Group, which had sales of $80 billion in 2023, bought 2,000 tons of refined copper from a Russian smelter that should have been delivered last month.

June 12, 2024

South Korea, Kazakhstan sign minerals deals as Seoul moves to diversify supply chain

Stable supply of critical minerals is considered crucial, as South Korea lacks natural resources.

June 11, 2024

New-look Polymetal aims to double gold output with Central Asia M&A

The company may also look to enter new markets in Saudi Arabia and Oman.

June 9, 2024

Existing fossil fuel projects enough to meet energy demands while world transitions to net zero – study

Researchers recommend that governments legislate to ban new fossil fuel projects.

June 6, 2024

Russia to speed up sole lithium project to cut import reliance

Russia plans to speed up its only lithium production project by 3-4 years from an originally planned 2030.

June 5, 2024

Glencore said to weigh selling stake in Kazakh miner Kazzinc

The company has already sold zinc assets in Peru, and some of its smaller copper operations.

June 5, 2024

Rusal in talks to mine bauxite in Sierra Leone

Rusal already has operations in neighboring Guinea.

June 4, 2024

Gold purchases by central banks were strong in April despite high prices, WGC says

Demand from global central banks for gold has been elevated for two years as they diversify their foreign currency reserves.