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Country could become first to extract battery metals from its ocean floor
One exploration group abandons country because of ‘political instability’ as warnings rise of legal challenges
World’s largest miner to reimburse workers for loss of public holiday payments over a 13-year period
The vote against the company’s 2022 climate report reaches 30%, triggering a consultation process under UK law
Swiss miner’s investors call for disclosures on energy transition strategy ahead of annual meeting
Consumers have cut back on buying the stones in response to the cost of living crisis
Leaders fail to set cut-off points as Japan and Germany prevail
Hiroshima summit to be dominated by war in Ukraine and efforts to broaden curbs on Moscow
Also in today’s newsletter, a look at America’s obsession with big cars
Newcrest board recommends shareholders vote in favour of takeover in latest mining industry consolidation
Surge in industrial demand comes as South African supply hit by electricity shortages
Had it chosen London, the South African miner’s near £9bn market value would have meant FTSE 100 inclusion
South African miner says move will allow it to access deeper pool of investors
Two companies are combining in an all-stock merger worth $10.6bn
Key battery component lithium is pivotal as car industry switches to electric
G7 nations are working on an inspections regime to target the country’s gemstones, but risk destabilising the global industry
Move would thwart Glencore’s $23bn offer to purchase entire company
Fast-growing supply depresses prices but raises fears about China’s control of market
The 23% fall in prices from recent high adds to concern over strength of China’s economic recovery
Commodity trader and mining group aims to extend its business to take advantage of big demand for EVs
Infrastructure projects lead to soaring demand for the world’s most used natural material
Diamond Standard creates bars and coins of measured values of gems but faces hurdles to launch futures contract and ETF
Serial dealmaker Bristow forecasts market rally in gold and copper that will lift mining stocks
Brine it on (sorry)
Former Anglo chief says shortages of crucial energy transition metals like copper and cobalt are a boon for the business
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