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SCCO: A Copper Giant Benefiting from AI Boom, Energy Transition
Southern Copper Corp. (SCCO) is one of the world’s largest integrated copper producers, with a history dating to 1952. We believe the outlook for copper prices remains favorable. This backdrop supports a robust growth trajectory for SCCO,...
Wave of trucking companies file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Freight companies have struggled despite demand. Multiple bankruptcies have already been filed in October. High operating costs and tariffs remain risks. America has a freight and trucking crisis. "According to the American Trucking Association,...
Ghana’s Future at Risk: Poisoned lands, sick children, and a booming illegal gold economy- Minority raises alarm
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called on the government to move beyond dialogue and take urgent action to combat illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, warning of its severe environmental and health consequences. Addressing...
M23 rebels loot $70m worth of gold from Congo mine since May, company says
Rebels occupying Twangiza Mining's gold concession in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have looted at least 500 kilograms of bullion since May, the company told Reuters, accusing some of its own employees of aiding the theft. At current...
Steel Maker Looks into Rare Earth Minerals Mining
For over a century, Cleveland-Cliffs has been mining iron ore, but is no stranger to reinventing itself, having gone from being a steel industry supplier to a steelmaker five years ago. Now the Cleveland-based mining and steelmaking company, one...
Young Warns of Chinese Dominance in Rare Metals
Share0 WASHINGTON — Indiana Senator Todd Young is raising concerns about America’s growing reliance on China for rare earth minerals, calling it a national security risk that threatens the U.S. defense industry. In a recent statement, Young warned...
Gold plunges nearly 5% as dollar surges, traders cash out after record high
Gold prices sank Tuesday in their steepest one-day drop in years, sliding almost 5% as a surging US dollar and heavy profit-taking halted the precious metal’s record-setting run above $4,300 an ounce. As of noon Tuesday, gold futures were trading...
Dirt drama: South Toledo mine was ordered to return all resources dug out from the site
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The South Toledo mining operation was halted after company and city leaders discovered it was improperly working in a residentially-zoned area. 13 Action News has since learned that Rocky Ridge Development LLC, the company...
Gold falls 5%, silver drops 7% as rally cools
Gold’s record-breaking rally came to an abrupt halt Tuesday, as prices for the precious metal fell by the most in more than a decade. The sell-off marked a sharp pause in a year-long surge fueled by inflation concerns, geopolitical turmoil, and...
Corrupt Gold Network: Government’s firm stance on accountability and justice
Dear Editor, AS many have already observed, Gabriel GHK Lall’s press conference with HGP to address these recent allegations surrounding the former Head of the Guyana Gold Board (GGB) and his connection to individuals linked to gold smuggling...
Experts call for justice, transparency in Tanzania’s mining sector
Dar es Salaam. Mining experts said that although the sector remains a key driver of Tanzania’s economy, persistent challenges related to justice, transparency, and community welfare demand urgent attention, calling for an effective resolution...
FG Approves First Mining Site In Lapai, Niger State, As 23 Farmers Get Compensation
The federal government has approved the first mining site for Lapai Local Government Area in Niger State with not less than 23 farmers losing their farmlands and crops to the project. Each of the affected farmer in Takalifiya community in the...
US President Donald Trump Says India Reducing Russian Oil Purchases, PM Modi Acknowledges Call But Makes No Mention Of Oil
US President Donald Trump yet again claimed to have discussed with PM Modi about India's import of Russian oil. | File Pic Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump yet again claimed to have discussed with PM Modi about India's import of Russian...
‘Spoke to PM Modi, he’s not going to buy much oil from Russia’: Trump
US President Donald Trump yet again claimed to have discussed with PM Modi about India’s import of Russian oil, he told reporters on Tuesday (US local time) after the Diwali celebrations at the Oval Office. The US President also said that the two...
'He Wants This War To End': Trump Says He Spoke To PM Modi On Diwali, Repeats Russian Oil Claim
Last Updated:October 22, 2025, 07:51 IST Donald Trump said PM Modi agreed to cut India’s oil imports from Russia, praised India–US ties, mentioned Operation Sindoor, and celebrated Diwali at the White House. US President Donald Trump celebrates...
Trump says he discussed trade with Modi, reiterates claim that India will limit Russian oil purchase
United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend his greetings on Diwali, adding that their conversation focused on trade. He also reiterated his claim that New Delhi will limit the...
“Modi conceals, Trump reveals”: Jairam Ramesh takes dig at PM after US president repeats Russia oil claims
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after US President Donald Trump reiterated his “India agreed to stop Russia oil purchase” claims for the “fourth time in six days”. In a post on X, Ramesh...
New mining explosives production plant launched at Tvek factory in Ljubija – Investment of 8.5 million convertible marks
President Milorad Dodik launched a new mining explosives production plant at the “Tvek” factory in Ljubija near Prijedor. The “Tvek” factory produces, stores and transports mining explosives, and provides drilling and blasting services,...
Gold falls again as rally comes to halt, stock markets mixed
Gold miners were among the biggest losers as the price of the precious metal tanked on world markets (GREG WOOD) Gold and silver sank for a second day Wednesday, bringing a rally in the precious metals to a juddering halt, while stocks were mixed...
Gold price sees sharpest fall in over a decade as rally cools, down 5%; silver off 7%
Gold’s record-breaking rally came to an abrupt halt Tuesday, as prices for the precious metal fell by the most in more than a decade. The sell-off marked a sharp pause in a year-long surge fueled by inflation concerns, geopolitical turmoil, and...