Anglo American and Teck Resources have agreed to merge in a $53bn deal, creating one of the world’s largest copper producers.
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GreenX Metals has identified a major geological source of copper at Germany’s historic Richelsdorf district, paving the way for renewed exploration.
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Ferroglobe PLC, a key player in the silicon industry, has announced the temporary suspension of all silicon production in France and Europe starting this October. This decision comes amidst collapsing demand, falling prices due to low-cost, carbon-intensive imports, and the urgent need to restore fair competition in the European silicon market.
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Kazatomprom, the world's largest uranium producer, has announced plans to triple its exploration activities within Kazakhstan and pursue international expansion, following recent agreements with Jordan and Mongolia. The state-controlled company aims to diversify its operations globally to meet growing uranium demand.
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Sokolovsko-Sarbayskoye Mining Production Association (SSGPO), a subsidiary of the Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), has secured a new syndicated credit facility of up to $400 million, signalling a complex financial strategy within the corporate group. The move, which involves loans to commonly controlled firms, comes as the company continues to invest in new projects while navigating its role as a key player in Kazakhstan’s mining sector.
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As Europe accelerates its green transition, a critical dilemma emerges in Sweden's Kiruna, where the largest known rare-earth deposit threatens the ancient reindeer migration routes of the Sami people. The Per Geijer deposit, hailed as a cornerstone of Europe's clean-tech ambitions, stands at the intersection of strategic mineral needs and Indigenous rights, posing a profound challenge to the continent's decarbonization goals.
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Kazakhmys is transforming its safety architecture following a deadly explosion at the Zhomart mine, introducing predictive analytics, real-time tracking, and automated gas control systems as part of a broader digital overhaul.
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Eurasian Resources Group has unveiled the Khromtau Wind Farm in Kazakhstan, a US$142 million project set to generate 500 million kWh of green energy annually, marking a major step in Central Asia’s renewable energy transition.
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Savannah Resources has rejected claims that Portuguese authorities violated international law during the approval of its Barroso lithium project, citing clarifications from national agencies and reaffirming legal compliance throughout the licensing process.
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Kazakhstan’s digital monitoring system uncovered subsoil use violations worth 910 million tenge, leading to dozens of revoked licenses.
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