nickel mining

Trafigura’s nickel nemesis was already notorious in metal circles :

Trafigura, a global commodity trading firm, has garnered notoriety in metal circles, particularly concerning its dealings in the nickel market. The company’s activities and reputation have been the subject of widespread discussion and scrutiny within the industry. This article will delve into Trafigura’s infamous status in the metal market, highlighting the reasons behind its controversial…

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uranium-mining

Uranium mining stocks gain as US weighs sanctions on top Russian supplier :

Uranium mining stocks rose on Thursday after the United States government announced it was considering imposing sanctions on Russia’s state-controlled nuclear energy company, Rosatom, in response to the country’s alleged interference in the 2020 presidential election. The news sent uranium mining stocks higher as investors bet that the potential sanctions would limit Russia’s ability to…

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Magnesium-Mining

Most commonly used metal – Magnesium

Magnesium is the third most used metal, following iron and aluminium. Magnesium derives its name from magnesite, a magnesium carbonate mineral, and this stone in turn is told to owe its name to magnesite dumps found in Magnesia, a region in the antique Greek region of Thessaly. The British chemist Humphry Davy is said to…

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Minings

UN at COP26: “Enough of mining we are digging our own graves” :

The United Nations’ statement at the COP26 (26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties) regarding mining has sparked significant attention and debate. The statement, “Enough of mining…we are digging our own graves,” reflects growing concerns about the environmental and social impacts of mining activities. This article will elaborate on the context and implications of…

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