Corruption, child labor risk in Congo’s cobalt industry, OECD warns
Child labor and human-rights abuses are common in small-scale mining sites in Congo.
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South Africa’s platinum mining firms, top union end ‘titanic battle’ as they seal wage deal
The deal comes as a relief to the sector, where officials were fearful of a repeat of a five-month platinum strike in 2014-2015 which crippled production and hurt the economy.
Eramet CEO says plans FID on Argentina lithium project in Q1 2020
Eramet earlier predicted the FID would be made at the earliest in the fourth quarter of this year, but the decision has been slightly delayed due to the change in Argentina's government.
Global public consultation launched on tailings dam standards
The initiative aims to prevent a repeat of Vale's tailings dam burst in January, which killed 300 people.
Australia launches office to boost rare earth projects
The country wants to become the top supplier of critical minerals.
Transition acquires tungsten project in Ontario
The Canadian company sees the Fostung asset as a strategic acquisition.
Blue diamond found by struggling Petra sold for $14.9 million
The 20-carat blue, gem quality stone, was acquired by a “leading diamond company” that wishes to remain anonymous, Petra said.
Two schools, six producers extend RIME partnership to 2026
New partner funding from 2020 to 2026 will total C$11.2 million for research.
Osisko Mining raises $24m from flow-through shares
The proceeds of the sale will be spent on Osisko’s exploration projects.
