April 20, 2020

Far North Snapshot: Eight companies exploring the frontiers

As existing deposits and mines are advanced, companies are looking for new frontiers to secure their long-term production and growth.

April 17, 2020

Implats plans gradual return to operation after regulations eased

The platinum miner said it had been in consultations with the mines ministry to bring some non-essential workers gradually back to work.

April 14, 2020

Gold’s powerful rally brings $1,800 into view

Gold extended its rally to hit the highest in more than seven years.

April 14, 2020

Sibanye board donates portion of salaries to fight covid-19 in South Africa

The decision follows a similar move by president Cyril Ramaphosa and his cabinet.

April 13, 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater says it can resume limited mining in South Africa

The company said the South African government had given it approval for limited mining and processing from April 14.

April 9, 2020

World’s deepest mines to take weeks to reopen after shutdown

Ramping up production at the world’s deepest mines could take three to four weeks.

April 9, 2020

Russia slams Trump’s order to spur mining on the moon

Space agency Roscosmos has likened the Presidential order to colonialism.

April 7, 2020

Canada Nickel discovers palladium-platinum zone at Crawford

Five holes intersected this zone, returning intercepts that include 7.5 metres of 1.7 g/t palladium and platinum.

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 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.