Trump’s Africa adviser agrees ‘path forward’ to drive American mining investment as Tshisekedi government seeks to shore up support
Sideways approach to investing can help spread the risk
Sector once known for wanton capital allocation is now generating cash and embarking on share buybacks
First Quantum decision suggests movement to resolve investor dispute with Central American government
Materials needed for everything from bullets to advanced fighter aircraft face acute supply squeezes
Geneva-based group plans to buy more stakes in mines as it snaps up copper supplies in challenge to bigger rivals
CEO Richard Holtum says minerals processing industry should be considered ‘a national security issue’
President signs executive order in attempt to wean America off critical resources from China
Authorities increase subsidies for exploration and mining to shore up high-tech supply chain
ISS and Glass Lewis back activist calls for further investigation into consolidating miner’s corporate structure in Australia
Group’s head Pimenta highlights easing strains that should help settle investor nerves
It takes 29 years to get approval for a new mine in the US but the industry is hoping that will change
Labelling justifies a preference for strong-arm tactics over co-operation
Court rules advisory boutique played role in merger between Canadian miner and Randgold
Dobra project could be one of first built under minerals deal between Washington and Kyiv
Cobalt Holdings’ intended float is boost to UK’s struggling IPO market
Reduction comes despite surge in spending on search for metals crucial to energy transition since 2020
Central African nation seeks military support against rebel offensive in exchange for natural resources
China dominates market in metals used in range of products, including those crucial for national security
Fees charged to transform ore have fallen to all-time lows as Glencore halts operations at Philippines plant
Democratic Republic of Congo’s three-month suspension on exports is unlikely to reverse pounding the commodity has taken
Kyiv obtained some concessions from the Trump administration, but no postwar security guarantees
Kyiv hopes agreement on jointly exploring resources will improve relations with Trump administration
Investment is biggest sign of confidence in sector since junta started crackdown on miners
World’s top producer of metal used in electric vehicle batteries moves to counteract ‘overabundance of supply’
