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Apache Stronghold VS Rio Tinto and BHP: The Legal Battle for the Protection of Oak Flat
A Native American group, the Apache Stronghold, has made one last attempt to stop two of the world's largest mining companies, Rio Tinto and BHP, from accessing an area of Arizona needed to build one of the largest copper mines on the planet. This legal battle, which...
Codelco and the Challenge of Copper Production: The Decline and Prospects for Recovery
Copper production by Chile's state-owned mining giant Codelco declined significantly in July 2023, down 10.7 per cent from the same period a year earlier. According to Chilean copper commission Cochilco, Codelco produced 111,400 metric tonnes of copper in July,...
Putin Threatens Restrictions on Uranium, Titanium and Nickel: Implications for the Global Economy
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday that Moscow might consider introducing restrictions on uranium, titanium and nickel exports as a response to sanctions imposed by the West. This statement, made during a meeting with government ministers,...
Nippon Steel’s Proposed Acquisition of U.S. Steel: Opportunity or Threat?
The global steel industry is closely watching the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japanese giant Nippon Steel, valued at $14.9 billion. This deal, which has been dragging on for nine months due to a number of obstacles, is currently under scrutiny. Strong...