January 15, 2019 Rare earths deja vu: Chinese crackdown = higher prices Last week it was reported that the Chinese government published new guidelines designed to eliminate illegal mining and encourage more high-end processing.
January 14, 2019 The palladium play – part 1 Palladium is close to becoming the most “precious” of precious metals
January 14, 2019 Regional states back Congo opposition leader’s vote dispute "It’s obviously really important for Tshisekedi to have SADC’s approval and endorsement for his presidency”
January 11, 2019 China’s Tsingshan, partners start work on Indonesia battery materials plant This project refines the key raw material for the preparation of ternary power batteries from the laterite nickel ore – battery-grade nickel-cobalt raw materials.
January 10, 2019 Too early to bet on mining policy change: Congo vote reaction In a surprise twist, Democratic Republic of Congo opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi was declared the winner of last month’s presidential election.
January 9, 2019 Surge Exploration announces spin-out company — CuGold Surge will continue to hold its interest in its cobalt projects in both Chile and Ontario, and its lithium brine project in Chile.
January 9, 2019 Centamin gold output falls 13% in 2018 on decline at flagship mine The company produced 472,418 ounces of gold at its Egypt-based Sukari mine last year, compared to 544,658 ounces in 2017, due to disruptions and lower grades at the operation.
January 7, 2019 Millennial nears feasibility at Pastos Grandes in Argentina Millennial expects to submit its environmental impact assessment to the Argentinian government during 2019’s first quarter.
January 7, 2019 Chile okays lithium miner SQM’s plan to remedy water violations The 18-month remediation plan includes a new online system to monitor SQM's extraction rates of both brine and fresh water from beneath the salt flat.
January 7, 2019 Congolese mining company leaves ITSCI certification scheme over cost Societe Miniere de Bisunzu (SMB), has given 30 days notice to end its contract with ITSCI, a responsible supply chain initiative, citing the scheme's rising costs.
Ferrexpo halts Ukraine operations, furloughs staff after power grid attacks The suspension will remain in place until power can be provided consistently at required levels, the company said. January 20, 2026 | 10:15 am
