Sources indicate that Glencore and Trafigura are aiming for spot prices in their negotiations for the sale of mined copper.

Glencore and Trafigura are urging Asian smelters to agree to lower spot prices for the conversion of mined copper into metal this year, challenging the traditional industry benchmarks that are considerably higher, according to three sources familiar with the situation. Traditionally, the industry has relied on annual benchmarks, known as treatment charges (TCs), for contracts…

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Gold Mining in Ancient Egyptian Civilization

Gold mining was a significant activity in ancient Egyptian civilization, deeply integrated into Egypt’s cultural and religious life. Known as the “golden country,” Egypt was famous for its substantial gold deposits, which were crucial to its economic and ceremonial affairs. The Egyptians began mining gold before 2000 BCE, primarily in the Eastern Desert and Nubia….

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Ex-Fortescue Executives Unveil Innovative Green Iron Startup

Former executives from Fortescue’s clean energy initiatives, Michael Masterman and Bart Kolodziejczyk, have initiated a startup focused on reducing carbon emissions in the Australian iron ore sector. Notably, their approach differs from the hydrogen and membrane technology endorsed by their previous employer. Having secured $10 million in seed funding this week, primarily from venture capital…

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diamond mining

Botswana Diamonds begins mining in South Africa :

Botswana Diamonds, a diamond exploration and project development company, has announced that it has started diamond mining operations in South Africa. The company is exploring for diamonds in the country’s Northern Cape Province, which is renowned for its diamond deposits. Botswana Diamonds has already acquired a number of diamond-bearing properties in the region and is…

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Cluff Gold signs new deal with Samsung

Cluff Gold Company said it signed a memorandum of understanding for a long-term calculated partnership with Samsung C&T Corp, which will start with a US$20 million capability in return for mining equipment gold off-take. The US$20 million will be drawn instantly and go towards the company’s stability sheet, whilst make sure Cluff’s Sega project in…

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Zimbabwe bans use of mercury in mining :

In a major move to protect people and the environment, the Zimbabwean government has banned the use of mercury in mining. The ban, which was announced on April 28, 2020, is part of the country’s efforts to reduce the environmental and health impacts of mercury exposure. Mercury is a highly toxic metal that is used…

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