August 30, 2019

Indonesian minister expedites ore export ban

Talk of the ban has sent prices of nickel soaring on the Shanghai and London markets.

August 30, 2019

African Rainbow Minerals to mothball loss-making Nkomati mine

The nickel mine, in Mpumalanga province, was hit by soaring costs and lower metals prices in the last few years.

August 30, 2019

Canada injects millions into EVs, energy-efficient mining technology projects

One of the initiatives is expected to reduce energy consumption at mine sites, cut costs and make remote operations more productive.

August 30, 2019

ArcelorMittal delays job cuts in Bosnian iron ore mines

Company had said in May it planned to cut output by a third to 1 million tonnes and cut jobs from Sept. 1 to prolong the life of the mines.

August 29, 2019

Glencore’s massive NSW coal project gets conditional approval

United Wambo plans to develop an open-cut mine producing up to 10 million tonnes per year.

August 29, 2019

Nickel price forecast revised up as speculative rally boosts tight market — report

Nickel prices rallied over 34% from the beginning of July, mainly on the back of a flurry of speculative activity spurred by supplyside fears in Indonesia.

August 29, 2019

Seabridge Gold completes Nevada project acquisition

The Goldstrom property consists of 134 mining claims and 1,160 leased acres totaling approximately 3,900 acres.

August 29, 2019

Sierra Leoneans sue government for alleged environmental failings at diamond mine

The complaint follows a lawsuit filed by the residents against Octea Ltd. in March seeking $288 million in damages.

August 29, 2019

Sibanye-Stillwater in talks over AngloGold Ashanti’s Mponeng mine

AngloGold said in May that it would review divestment options for its Mponeng mine and other South African assets.

August 29, 2019

Desert Gold to acquire Altus gold projects in Mali

The acquisition would increase the size of the company's contiguous land package to 379.9 square kilometres.