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Vandals Attack Glencore Copper Mine in Peru, Setting Cars Ablaze 1 International Copper 

Vandals Attack Glencore Copper Mine in Peru, Setting Cars Ablaze

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Glencore’s Antapaccay copper mine in Peru was targeted by vandals on Thursday 12.01.2023, according to the country’s top mining official. The attack occurred during a political crisis marked by violent protests near major mines in the southern Andes. Peru, the world’s second-largest copper producer, is currently experiencing the worst civil unrest in recent years. A tin mine located in the southern Puno region, where some of the most intense anti-government protests have occurred, also announced that it has temporarily suspended its mining operations. According to a statement from the mine,… Read More Here
Booming Market for Energy Transition Provides Opportunities for Diversification 2 Energy International 

Booming Market for Energy Transition Provides Opportunities for Diversification

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that the energy transition presents an industrial opportunity with a projected triple increase in market value by 2030, however, it also notes the potential risks, particularly in terms of geographical concentration. The IEA estimates that by 2030, the global market for major low-carbon energy technologies such as solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, hydrogen electrolyzers, and heat pumps will reach approximately 650 billion dollars annually, a threefold increase from current levels, assuming countries adhere to their commitments. Industrial jobs in the sector are expected to… Read More Here
Copper Hits Six-month High at $8,711 Per Ton 3 Copper International News in Brief 

Copper Hits Six-month High at $8,711 Per Ton

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Copper prices have hit their highest point in six months, reaching $8,711 per ton on the London Metal Exchange as of January 9, 2023. This increase is attributed to market optimism following the reopening of China’s borders, as China is the largest consumer of copper. According to sources, mainland China’s sea and land routes to Hong Kong and the rest of the world have been closed for the past three years as a result of Beijing’s health policies implemented during the pandemic. Experts are uncertain about the potential impact on… Read More Here
Uganda Expands its Oil Exploration With 2 new Partnerships 4 Oil & Gas International 

Uganda Expands its Oil Exploration With 2 new Partnerships

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Uganda’s administration has agreed to extend its oil exploration via its recently signed agreements with two oil firms. The government revealed on January 12th, that the country’s cabinet consented to the signing of production-sharing agreements (PSA) for two oil exploration blocks between two oil firms, including a unit of Australia’s DGR Global. The deal was approved on Monday 10th January during a cabinet meeting, where members voted for the new exploration opportunity. According to a statement issued by Godfrey Kabbyanga, a junior information minister, the cabinet on Monday, approved the… Read More Here
North America’s Top Mining CEOs Anticipate Turbulent Year Ahead 5 Copper Gold International 

North America’s Top Mining CEOs Anticipate Turbulent Year Ahead

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Top executives from North America’s biggest metals producers are bracing for a turbulent 2023 marked by recession, geopolitical risks and an uncertain investment climate that could change the face of mining. The year “is going to be seen as the start of serious change — in the way mines operate and are held accountable,” Barrick Gold Corp. Chief Executive Officer Mark Bristow said in an interview. “The scenario that’s playing out across the globe is a very interesting dynamic, and honestly I don’t think anywhere is perfectly safe to invest… Read More Here
Toubani Resources Appoints Bill Oliver and Kerry Griffin To Its Technical Management Team. 6 Mining Personality International 

Toubani Resources Appoints Bill Oliver and Kerry Griffin To Its Technical Management Team.

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Toubani Resources Inc.  has announced the appointments of Bill Oliver and Kerry Griffin to its technical management team, effective immediately.  Toubani said both men bring a wealth of experience to the company and will be instrumental in driving its exploration and resource development strategy as the company initiates a concerted effort to unlock the significant geological potential at the Kobada Gold Project in Southern Mali. In a statement, Toubani chief executive officer, Phil Russo commented: “I am excited to welcome Bill and Kerry to Toubani, who both have extensive experience… Read More Here
MMG’s Las Bambas Halts Mining On Safety Fears 7 Mine Safety International 

MMG’s Las Bambas Halts Mining On Safety Fears

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TVPeru Noticias reported that activities at MMG Ltd’s Las Bambas copper mines have been suspended due to unrest at another nearby mining site, citing a union leader. Erick Ramos Luna, union leader at the MMG’s Las Bambas mines, stated that the company made the decision to stop work at the mine on Friday in order to protect workers from violence as roads were blocked and protests continue over the ouster of leftist President Pedro Castillo last month. A representative for MMG did not provide a comment. Erick Ramos, union leader… Read More Here
UK’s $1.15 bln funding For Mozambique LNG Project lawful 8 Oil & Gas International 

UK’s $1.15 bln funding For Mozambique LNG Project lawful

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A London court has upheld the legality of the British government’s $1.15 billion funding for a liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique, dismissing an appeal brought by Friends of the Earth on Friday 13.01.2023 The environmental campaign group had asked London’s Court of Appeal to rule the British government wrongly decided funding the project, led by French energy company TotalEnergies, was compatible with the Paris Agreement on climate change. UK Export Finance (UKEF) has committed to provide direct loans and guarantees to banks to support the design, build and operation… Read More Here
Final Resource Drilling Results Received At Ewoyaa 9 Battery Metals Exploration International 

Final Resource Drilling Results Received At Ewoyaa

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Atlantic Lithium, the funded African-focussed lithium exploration and development company targeting to deliver Ghana’s first lithium mine, has announced final assay results from the resource and exploration drilling programme completed at the Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana, West Africa. On the latest progress of the company, Lennard Kolff, Interim CEO of Atlantic Lithium, commented, “We are seeing positive results as drilling continues to uncover high-grade drill intersections beyond the existing MRE (Mineral Resource Estimate).” Thes last batch of results has delivered multiple near-surface drill intersections in new pegmatites defined outside… Read More Here
Exploration Begins At Marula Mining’s Bagamoyo Project 10 Battery Metals Exploration International 

Exploration Begins At Marula Mining’s Bagamoyo Project

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Marula Mining has announced that initial exploration activities at the Bagamoyo graphite project in Tanzania have commenced. This follows the announcement made on 30 November 2022, when Marula secured a 73% commercial interest from local Tanzanian company Kusini Gateway Industrial Park in 22 granted graphite mining licenses located in Tanzania. Marula Mining PLC’s CEO, Jason Brewer, stated: “I am thrilled to announce that Marula is making significant progress on its battery metals projects in Africa, which have proven to be a very promising portfolio.” “Since signing the agreement with KGIP… Read More Here

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