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Oman Revitalizes Copper Mining to Diversify Beyond Oil...
22 Sep, 2025 13:31
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Oman is revitalizing its mining sector as a cornerstone of its Vision 2040 economic diversification, with copper production as a strategic priority. This new strategy, a shift from past failed models, focuses on exporting copper concentrate to efficiently tap global demand, leveraging Oman's geographic advantage as a mid-tier supplier. Key projects like the reopened Lasail Mine and upcoming Al-Bayda and Mazoon mines could elevate Oman to the 33rd largest global copper producer by 2030. Despite progress, challenges such as streamlining regulations and the need for major new exploration discoveries to extend the life of its known reserves remain critical for long-term success....
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USTDA to fund Zambian copper, cobalt processing facility expansion...
22 Sep, 2025 09:34
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Congo to replace cobalt export ban with quotas from Oct 16...
22 Sep, 2025 08:14
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Congo considers cobalt export ban extension, quota plan faces delays – sources say...
19 Sep, 2025 12:46
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Surge Copper closes C$4.5m placement with South Africa's African Rainbow Minerals...
19 Sep, 2025 07:18
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Midas Minerals raises A $11.5 million to fund its acquisition and exploration of the Otavi Copper Project...
18 Sep, 2025 12:14
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Glencore to meet with Ramokgopa in bid to save smelters...
17 Sep, 2025 06:56
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Paladin launches A$300m equity raising to fund PLS uranium project...
16 Sep, 2025 09:03
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Namibia to boost sulphuric acid production as critical mineral output rises...
12 Sep, 2025 08:56
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Codelco and BHP's Escondida boost copper output in July...
12 Sep, 2025 08:48
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