February 20, 2020 De Beers posts lowest profit since end of diamond monopoly Not since at least the early 2000s, when De Beers gave up its global monopoly on diamonds, has the company earned so little money.
February 20, 2020 Kirkland boosts payout, exploration spend after Detour buy Company expects capital spend of $500 million this year compared to $245 million previously.
February 20, 2020 Anglo American boosted by strong precious metals BMO, Jefferies and RBC Capital Markets said Anglo remained their top pick among global miners.
February 20, 2020 Barrick opposes Sokimo’s sale of interest in Kibali Sokimo can’t sell or transfer its shares in the mine without the approval of both Barrick and its JV partner AngloGold.
February 19, 2020 Albemarle expects 2020 profit drop as lithium prices sag Lithium companies in the past year have been producing more than automakers currently need, denting prices.
February 19, 2020 Lucapa reveals positive results from Lulo diamond project The first stream bulk samples excavated had resulted in the recovery of 45 diamonds weighing 30.3 ct.
February 19, 2020 Freeport Indonesia aims for August kick-off of construction on new copper smelter Front-end engineering and design for the $3 billion smelter has been concluded.
February 19, 2020 Rising metals prices spur Sibanye to second-half rebound Strike action had disrupted operations in the first half of 2019.
February 19, 2020 Newmont’s Boddington to become world’s first autonomous gold mine A driverless fleet will enhance safety and productivity and is also expected to extend the mine’s life by at least two years.
February 18, 2020 Fortescue profit spikes on iron ore price jump, but dividend seen conservative The miner declared an interim dividend of A$0.76 per share, up from A$0.19 per share last year.
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