February 19, 2020 Eramet freezes lithium mine project in Argentina A deterioration in the global economic outlook has also led the company to scale back a planned expansion of its manganese mining operation in Gabon.
February 19, 2020 Namibia expects economy to grow in 2020 driven by the mining sector Diamond mining is the largest taxpayer in Namibia and generates 20% of the country's export earnings.
February 19, 2020 South Africa could use mining royalties to set up sovereign fund Many analysts are sceptical about the government idea, given that South Africa's mining industry is in decline.
February 19, 2020 Orocobre to buy JV partner Advantage Lithium Orocobre is currently the largest shareholder in Advantage Lithium.
February 19, 2020 Freeport Indonesia aims for August kick-off of construction on new copper smelter Front-end engineering and design for the $3 billion smelter has been concluded.
February 19, 2020 Rising metals prices spur Sibanye to second-half rebound Strike action had disrupted operations in the first half of 2019.
February 19, 2020 Miners working to de-risk phosphate project in Chile The Toronto-based miner reported that outstanding environmental infractions and fines have been paid.
February 19, 2020 Canada Rare Earth scouting locations for South American refinery The Vancouver-based company commissioned a study aimed at finding the most favourable conditions across six regions within the subcontinent.
February 19, 2020 Newmont’s Boddington to become world’s first autonomous gold mine A driverless fleet will enhance safety and productivity and is also expected to extend the mine’s life by at least two years.
February 19, 2020 Sirius shareholder Odey comes down on Anglo’s “mockery” bid The hedge fund said it would vote against Anglo's offer.
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