February 4, 2020

Botswana to accelerate $4 billion coal-to-liquid refinery project — minister

The government also expected to finalize power purchase agreements this year for a planned new 100MW pilot power plant using coal bed methane, gas trapped in underground coal seams.

February 4, 2020

Congo’s 2019 copper output up 17%, cobalt production falls 20%

Copper production rose to 1.433 million tonnes in 2019.

February 4, 2020

Fiore expects Pan mine to produce up to 48,000 ounces in 2020

The Canadian miner said the installation of the primary crusher is making a difference.

February 3, 2020

En+ raises stake in Rusal to 57% after Glencore asset swap

The deal helps companies controlled by Russian tycoon Oleg Deripaska to ward off US sanctions.

February 2, 2020

Gold mine gangs tote AK-47s to outgun South African police

After meeting with gold mining companies in October, the Minister of Police Bheki Cele started considering plans to set up a task force to tackle violence.

January 31, 2020

Centerra pours first gold at Öksüt mine, stock jumps

Shares of Centerra Gold were up 6.3% at market open close Friday.

January 31, 2020

Coronavirus drops iron ore shipping gauge 99.9%

Virus scare drops freight rates for vessels used in 1.5 billion tonne iron ore trade down to 1 point, from 5,043 points in September.

January 31, 2020

First Cobalt’s shares jump on upsized private placement

The company expects to close the offering on February 5, 2020.

January 31, 2020

Polish miners block coal trains in protest against Russian imports

Unions say higher imports together with falling demand amid a mild winter have lead to a jump in coal stockpiles, threatening normal operations of Poland's coal mines.

January 31, 2020

China’s top lithium miner struggles to pay $6 billion debt

A collapse in lithium prices has left Tianqi struggling to cover loans that used to expand overseas.