Venezuelan MP says terrorist group controls mining operations in the country Opposition MP Américo De Grazia issued a statement saying that the National Liberation Army controls the Orinoco Mining Arc. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 13, 2020 | 12:34 pm
China’s Envision eyes France for new EV battery factory Envision entered the EV battery market by acquiring AESC from Nissan Motor Co two years ago. Reuters | September 13, 2020 | 11:19 am
World’s gold miners wary of production ramp-up despite price surge Seven out of 10 of the global gold miners have cut planned output for the year by 7%. Reuters | September 13, 2020 | 11:06 am
Bolivia creates directorate to lead exploration, prospecting activities President Jeanine Añez made the announcement during a visit to the mining department of Potosí. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 13, 2020 | 10:41 am
Congo gold miners scour rubble for bodies after cave-in Alexandre Kamundala, deputy mayor of the nearby town of Kamituga, said no bodies had been recovered so far. Reuters | September 13, 2020 | 9:27 am
Accelerated carbonation of mining waste may be used to recover cobalt, nickel Researchers were able to achieve the equivalent of 30 years of passive carbonation of mine tailings within four weeks. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 13, 2020 | 6:34 am
Aluminum producers’ race to go green may fracture market Tesla is ordering giant aluminium casting presses for its assembly line in Germany. Andy Home – Reuters | September 11, 2020 | 4:10 pm
Big gold ETF buying MIA Major gold ETFs’ holdings have stalled out, explaining gold’s flagging momentum. Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | September 11, 2020 | 2:53 pm
At least 50 killed in collapsed gold mine in east Congo An artisanal gold mine near Kamituga collapsed following heavy rains. Reuters | September 11, 2020 | 2:45 pm