Zijin approves investment in $769m Congo copper smelter
The 500,000-tonne-per-year direct-to-blister plant will be the largest copper smelter in Africa.
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Mountain Province Diamonds adds claims to Kennady in Northwest Territories
The three new claims are located to the east of significant clusters of kimberlite indicator minerals, the company said.
Ghana backs Chifeng Gold’s acquisition of Wassa mine
The Ghanaian government has okayed Chifeng's acquisition of Golden Star, which owns 90% of the Wassa gold mine.
Will lithium be our next energy crisis?
As the world transitions to electric vehicles, the race is on to
lock down the US domestic supply of this crucial mineral.
South Africa won’t appeal court ruling on black mining ownership
The High Court struck down stipulations that an ownership target of 26% for Black investors in South African mining companies would remain in perpetuity.
Nornickel proposes doubling 9-month dividend amid high metals prices
Nornickel is paying out 60% of its core earnings in dividends for 2021.
CHARTS: Mining’s fattest margins
New report expects gold mining companies to enjoy their best margins in history next year, while copper miners should enjoy another year of 100% gaps.
China’s big commodity inflation scare is easing — for now
The commodities boom that helped propel producer inflation to a 26-year high in China is showing signs of waning.
