June 27, 2019

RNC Minerals shares lifted by ‘significant’ resource boost at Beta Hunt

Measured and indicated resource at the Western Flanks zone jumped nearly five times to 710,000 ounces.

June 27, 2019

PowerChina to build two hydro-power plants in Congo, partners say

Metal output in Congo is hampered by a shortage of power from the national grid,

June 27, 2019

Platinum giants resist pay demands after hitting price jackpot

The world’s biggest platinum producers face a dilemma: they’re reporting bumper profits just as they enter negotiations with labor unions over a three-year wage deal.

June 27, 2019

Zambian court blocks asset sale by Konkola Copper Mines liquidator

Government source says China's Nonferrous Metals Mining Corporation (CNMC) had offered $2 billion for KCM.

June 27, 2019

At least 41 artisanal miners killed in Glencore’s Congo mine collapse

The accident occurred in the KOV open-pit mine at the Kamoto Copper Company concession, in which Glencore owns a 75% stake.

June 27, 2019

SolGold’s Nick Mather on receiving TNM’s Mining Person of the Year Award

We have the potential to turn Ecuador into the second greatest copper-producing nation on earth.

June 27, 2019

BC issues environmental certificate for New Gold’s Blackwater project

Following federal environmental approval, the Toronto-based miner received provincial green light.

June 27, 2019

Canadian Mint issues collector gold coin to celebrate Nunavut

The token is made of pure Nunavut gold.

June 27, 2019

Japan secures rare earth supply for longer through Lynas funding

It means the Asian nation now has a larger and lengthier hold on the company’s rare earths output.

June 27, 2019

Chile goes carbon-neutral, begins closing first eight coal-fired power stations

Move is part of an ambitious plan announced by the country's President in early June.