April 7, 2020

Glencore to shut Zambia copper mines

The company is said to have declared force majeure at its Mopani Copper Mines.

April 6, 2020

Covid-19 cuts $280bn swathe through top 50 mining companies

MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 largest mining companies based on market value shows a beleaguered industry at the end of the first quarter 2020.

April 6, 2020

Congo mine attack kills three Chinese nationals

The attack took place on Saturday in the northeastern province of Ituri.

April 5, 2020

As China reopens, Africa’s woes threaten to starve its factories

Most African countries have closed their borders and several have limited internal travel or imposed lockdowns.

April 5, 2020

Congo’s Chemaf mothballs copper-cobalt processing plant over coronavirus

The facilities are the latest mining operations to be affected by travel restrictions and border closures caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

April 2, 2020

China EV slowdown to hit battery metals sector

Argus analysts are forecasting global EV sales of just under 2.1 million units in 2020, a 1.4% drop from 2019.

April 2, 2020

Pressure builds on China’s raw materials supply chains

As the coronavirus spreads, so too do the lockdowns on activity in key supplier countries such as Chile, Peru, South Africa and Indonesia.

March 31, 2020

Glencore postpones dividend payment decision

The miner is focusing on protecting and strengthening its capital structure during this period of heightened uncertainty due to covid-19.

March 30, 2020

First Cobalt produces battery-grade cobalt sulphate

First Cobalt owns the only fully permitted cobalt refinery capable of producing battery grade material in North America.

March 25, 2020

Appian offers credit support for mining companies

The firm says it is able to provide partners within the range of $50-$300 million.