25-03-2025 19:15 via ft.com

Governments should nationalise smelters to compete with China, says Trafigura

CEO Richard Holtum says minerals processing industry should be considered ‘a national security issue’
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Interior Department disburses over US$13 million to revitalise coal communities
Peabody Energy reviews Anglo coal deal after mine explosion
US production of all types of coal in decline
Nuclear boom sparks urgent call for investment in new uranium mines
Nuclear boom sparks urgent call for investment in new uranium mines
US closes in on critical minerals deal with DR Congo
US closes in on critical minerals deal with DR Congo
Stockpickers: ‘Picks-and-shovel’ strategies can pay off but are not without risks
JSWSA application for extension of the concession
JSWSA application for extension of the concession
Gold miners strike a rich seam
Gold miners strike a rich seam
Underground drift connected Budryk with Knurów
Shubarkol komir signs Bettercoal letter of commitment
Shubarkol komir signs Bettercoal letter of commitment
Canadian copper miner drops $20bn arbitration demand against Panama
Canadian copper miner drops $20bn arbitration demand against Panama
The niche minerals now surging in price as defence spending booms
The niche minerals now surging in price as defence spending booms
Wyoming Energy Authority opens request for proposals for Wyoming coal study
Wyoming Energy Authority opens request for proposals for Wyoming coal study
Mercuria takes on Trafigura and Glencore in metals trading drive
Mercuria takes on Trafigura and Glencore in metals trading drive
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