Russia’s largest untapped copper deposit starts concentrate production

Sept 11 (Reuters) – Copper concentrate production started at Russia’s largest undeveloped copper deposit on Monday following a ceremony overseen by President Vladimir Putin via video link. The long-awaited Udokan project in Russia’s far east is coming on stream at a challenging time. The United States imposed sanctions on its operator – Udokan Copper LLC – in…

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Explainer-Auto industry on tenterhooks ahead of potential UAW strike against ‘Detroit Three’

By Nathan Gomes (Reuters) -The United Auto Workers (UAW) union expects to go on strike against the Detroit Three automakers later this week if no agreement is reached over new contracts, setting the stage for one of the largest worker actions this year. The current contracts at General Motors, Ford and Chrysler parent Stellantis are…

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