May 26, 2020

Lithium producers must wait as covid slows EV revolution

Investors are giving the cold shoulder to mine developers seeking funding for lithium projects.

May 26, 2020

New Century eyes Vale’s New Caledonia mine

The zinc miner plans to buy 95% of Vale's assets on the Pacific island.

May 25, 2020

AngloGold reports more covid-19 cases at Mponeng

World’s deepest mine shuttered after 164 covid-19 cases reported.

May 25, 2020

Nordic investors turn up heat on coal

Norway's sovereign wealth fund excluded five companies from its holdings after putting a hard limit on coal-related emissions.

May 25, 2020

“Evidence” against Vale in Simandou case may hinder $2bn award

Billionaire Beny Steinmetz claims to have fresh evidence that will help him reverse a $2bn arbitration award to Vale.

May 25, 2020

Tanzania allows Barrick to ship gold concentrate

The containers had been withheld at Dar es Salaam Port for three years due a tax dispute with Barrick's former local subsidiary.

May 24, 2020

AngloGold shuts S.African mine after finding 164 coronavirus cases

The mine reopened in April and had been operating at around 50% capacity.

May 22, 2020

Alrosa cuts 2020 production over falling demand

Company is cutting its output to 28-31 m carats, compared to initial guidance of 34 m carats.

May 22, 2020

Mining billionaire gets help from ex-spies in bitter legal fight

The Black Cube operation represents the latest escalation in a bitter fight between Vale and billionaire Beny Steinmetz.

May 22, 2020

Anglo American explores South Africa coal sale alongside spin-off

CEO Mark Cutifani previously said the company had already received interest from potential buyers both inside and outside of South Africa.