Congo State cobalt monopoly aims to start buying in January

Volkswagen joins cobalt group supporting artisanal DRC miners

Pilot project intends to strengthen legal compliance and improve health and safety conditions in the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 19, 2020 | 10:56 am

Aura Minerals signs offtake deal with Trafigura

Shares of Aura Minerals were up 3.6% on the deal offtake deal.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 19, 2020 | 10:08 am

Rwanda smelter uses blockchain to comply with EU Conflict Mineral Regulation

LuNa Smelter has joined forces with Minespider to pilot the first blockchain protocol in Rwanda.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 19, 2020 | 6:25 am

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Sassy speeds up acquisition of BC gold-silver project

The miner said the maiden exploration program in 2020 only scratched the surface of the potential the Foremore project.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 19, 2020 | 6:15 am

Gold price to hit $2,300 next year on inflation risks, Goldman says

Goldman has set a $2,300/oz price target for gold, which equates to a 22% rally from current levels over the next 12 months.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 18, 2020 | 4:56 pm

De Beers sales rise 12% as diamond demand recovers

Sales of $450 million between Nov. 2 and Nov. 16 were higher than $400 million a year earlier, but declined from $467 million between Sept. 21 and Oct. 9.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 18, 2020 | 10:21 am

Cardinal welcomes third party bidder amid takeover stalemate

Cardinal beckons third party bidder amid takeover stalemate

A new bidder could effectively free up Shandong and Nordgold of their respective “best and final” statements and enable both to increase their offers.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 18, 2020 | 10:02 am