January 5, 2022 Uranium price surges as unrest grips world’s top supplier Kazakhstan The Central Asian nation produces more than 40% of the world’s uranium.
January 5, 2022 South32, Alcoa to restart Alumar aluminum smelter in Brazil South32 said on Thursday it would spend about $70 million to restart the Alumar smelter.
January 5, 2022 Trafigura resumes business in Mexico after smuggling accusations Lopez Obrador’s October claim that Trafigura transported contraband fuel caused some of the firm’s partners and clients including mining conglomerate Grupo Mexico to temporarily curtail business.
January 5, 2022 Thirsty copper mines turn to sea as Chile water debate rages While mines in the top copper nation are seeking ways to use less water, there’s only so much they can do.
January 5, 2022 Adani wins key coal tender as India acts to avoid energy crisis Adani, India’s largest trader of imported thermal coal, will deliver 1 million tonnes to state-run NTPC.
January 5, 2022 Japan requests Indonesia remove coal export ban immediately Japan has requested Indonesia immediately remove its export ban on shipments of high grade coal.
January 5, 2022 Peru is winning over miners with soft hand on conflicts, PM says The new strategy of respecting the right to protest while brokering lasting agreements may take longer, but it’s starting to bear fruit, Prime Minister Mirtha Vasquez said in an interview…
January 5, 2022 Glencore’s former top copper trader joins digital metal startup Ex-head of copper marketing, Nico Paraskevas, joined Open Mineral as a senior adviser after investing in the digital metals trading startup.
January 5, 2022 Goldman Sachs says bitcoin will compete with gold as “store of value” Bank says that bitcoin will take market share away from gold in 2022 as digital assets become more widely adopted.
January 5, 2022 Energy-starved France mulls burning more coal to keep lights on The grid operator, Reseau de Transport d’Electricite, said last month that France risked an electricity shortfall in the event of a cold snap.
Weir to acquire ESCO Elecmetal Fundición Limitada for $75 million Mining technology firm to acquire the remaining 50% share of its Chile-based joint venture. December 12, 2025 | 03:32 pm
