February 18, 2020

IAMGOLD reports 2019 attributable reserves of 16.7 million ounces

Reserves decreased by 6% to 16.7 million ounces.

February 18, 2020

Zimbabwe threatens to withdraw mining licences over unpaid fees

Those who owe money are being given until April 30 to pay up, failing which the mining title will be lost.

February 18, 2020

Chile says copper price to recover soon from coronavirus impact

China is the world's top copper consumer, and Chile is the red metal's top producer.

February 18, 2020

ALROSA sells 6-carat pink diamond

As part of a traceability initiative, a short film is automatically generated on ALROSA’s digital platform based on information about each diamond available.

February 18, 2020

Rio to build $98-million solar plant at Koodaideri

The plan includes a lithium-ion battery energy storage system that would help power the miner’s entire Pilbara power network.

February 18, 2020

Ucore to test Innovation Metals’ REE oxides extraction technology

The Canadian miner wants to test how efficient the system is when fed REE from the Bokan project in Alaska.

February 18, 2020

South Africa’s Kumba Iron annual earnings rise on higher ore rates

The company said it expects to produce between 41.5 million tonnes and 42.5 million tonnes of iron ore in 2020.

February 18, 2020

Premier Gold’s dispute with Centerra over Ontario project heats up

The bone of contention is a recent project update, which Centerra argues should not be considered a “Feasibility Study.”

February 18, 2020

The top miner’s vision of the future looks a lot like the past

BHP plans to add more copper and nickel to meet rising demand from renewable energy and electric vehicles.

February 17, 2020

Coronavirus stalled First Quantum’s Zambian stake sale talks

The virus outbreak is preventing face-to-face meetings with potential Chinese buyers.