Aluminium: Indonesia prepares to excel in green production with strategic UAE intervention
Bauxite-rich Indonesia is looking to exploit its natural resources to emerge as a leader in green aluminium production. Green aluminium, synonymous with sustainability and environmental awareness, uses renewable energy or recycled materials in its production process....
Copper: First Quantum hopes that the new Panamanian leader will bring a new approach to the Cobre Panama mine
First Quantum Minerals said on Monday it was looking forward to talks with Panama's new government to find a solution to the Cobre Panama mine, which is being disputed by the Canadian company. On Sunday Panama elected Jose Raul Mulino as its new president. Analysts...
Copper: Congo’s $7m infrastructure deal with China will depend on the metal prince
Some $7m of infrastructure investment in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by Chinese companies under a revised minerals agreement will largely depend on how high the price of copper remains. The government of President Felix Tshisekedi has pushed for a revision...
Zinc: Boliden restarts Europe’s largest mine
Swedish mining company Boliden will restart production at its zinc mine in Tara, Ireland, after reaching an agreement with trade unions to cut costs, which will involve reducing the workforce by a third. Boliden halted production at Tara, Europe's largest zinc mine,...
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