May 21, 2020

In the coming renewable energy boom, Australia is once again the “lucky country”

The country ranks highly in the annual Fraser Institute survey of mining companies for investment attractiveness.

May 21, 2020

Barrick supports higher education, community development in Zambia

The company donated 10 computers to the University of Zambia School of Mines and agreed to help repair the Kakayindu Police Post.

May 21, 2020

Rio Tinto preps plans for 2020 at Janice Lake

Rio can earn an initial 51% in Janice Lake by spending C$10 million on exploration over four years.

May 21, 2020

World’s fourth-biggest diamond mine cuts output

Angola’s Sociedade Mineira de Catoca, which operates the namesake diamond mine in the country, cited weak demand.

May 20, 2020

CHART: Mining’s covid-19 capital spending cuts top $6bn

And 2020 copper production forecasts have been trimmed by nearly 400,000 tonnes due to covid-19 disruptions and delays.

May 20, 2020

Brazil court revokes decree that halted Vale operations

Authorities suspended Vale’s operating license after agents said that the company’s onsite activities have “not respected the rules of social isolation.”

May 20, 2020

Rio Tinto’s Kennecott starts drilling at Frisco

Kennecott will spend an initial $6 million on exploration to gain a 55% interest in the project.

May 20, 2020

Sulphur squeeze spells trouble for Congo’s miners

Disruptions caused by covid-19 have pushed up prices for sulphur by about 10% this year in the DRC.

May 20, 2020

Congo’s Chamber of Mines head sees more M&A due to covid-19

The pandemic will drive a "survival of the fittest" in DRC's mining sector.

May 20, 2020

Newcrest secures water supplies for Cadia mine

In its latest quarterly report, the company had flagged that if adequate rainfall was not received, Cadia's production might be reduced in early 2021.