Vale appoints experienced mining executive Shaun Usmar to lead its base metals division, focusing on copper and nickel growth.
Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe

Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe
Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe, with her four-year tenure as a writer, fervently champions early leadership ideals. Her flagship program, "From Seed to Sequoia Initiative," is a testament to her commitment, where she mentors secondary school students, helping shape their futures. Ikeoluwa emphasizes the transformative power of human connections. She strongly asserts that genuine, authentic friendships and relationships are the foundational pillars that drive individual and collective success. Guiding young minds, she believes in laying down roots of integrity, passion, and resilience.
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Ivanhoe Mines Revitalizes Kipushi Mine, Resumes Production After 31 Years
After a 31-year hiatus, Ivanhoe Mines restarts the historic Kipushi mine, aiming to become a global leader in zinc production.
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Alrosa strengthens its portfolio by acquiring a major gold deposit, marking a strategic expansion into gold mining.
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B2Gold acquires a 9.99% stake in Prospector Metals to boost gold exploration in Yukon’s Tintina gold belt.
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Vedanta is close to regaining control of Zambia’s Konkola copper mine, planning major investments to meet soaring global copper demand.
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A $7.1 million grant has been awarded to American Rare Earths for advancing its rare earths project in Wyoming, enhancing U.S. energy …
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Sibanye Stillwater may shut down its Montana palladium mine due to falling prices and rising costs.
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De Beers reports a decline in diamond sales as it navigates market challenges and strategic changes in ownership.
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Japan Discovers Over 200 Million Tonnes of Battery Metals in Seabed
Japan’s discovery of vast battery metal deposits in the Pacific could revolutionize resource extraction.
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Paladin Energy’s strategic acquisition of Fission Uranium creates a leading force in the global uranium sector with extensive assets.