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South African mining charter challenge dents Ramaphosa plans

South African mining companies are challenging parts of a government charter aimed at redistributing the country’s mineral wealth, saying it will deter new investment in the industry.

Bloomberg News | March 28, 2019 | 9:17 am

Firestone Diamonds halts Liqhobong mine expansion plans, limits losses

The Africa-focused diamond miner said current market conditions didn't support expansion project at the Lesotho mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 28, 2019 | 7:51 am

Australia launches Critical Minerals Strategy 2019 focused on innovation and tech

The plan puts emphasis on emphasis on agritech, aerospace, defense, renewable energy and telecommunications.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 28, 2019 | 7:16 am

Walker River and Smooth Rock to join forces in Nevada gold-copper project

The companies want to enter into an exploration agreement with an option to form a joint venture on the Garfield Flats project.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 28, 2019 | 7:02 am

AngloGold approves underground expansion of Tropicana mine

Work is scheduled to begin in the June quarter, with first gold expected in the second half of 2020.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 28, 2019 | 3:58 am

BHP is said to weigh bid for Blackstone-backed Bluewater

The Bluewater business, which is also attracting interest from closely held Fieldwood Energy LLC, is focused on deep-water exploration in the Gulf of Mexico and could fetch about $1.5 billion to $2 billion in a sale.

Bloomberg News | March 28, 2019 | 3:16 am

Brazil’s Vale announces writedowns, profit after dam disaster

Vale posted fourth-quarter profit of $3.786 billion, compared with $771 million a year earlier.

Reuters | March 27, 2019 | 3:30 pm

Rubicon boosts measured and indicated resources at Phoenix by 110%

The company has started a preliminary economic assessment which it expects to complete by year-end.

Northern Miner Staff | March 27, 2019 | 3:22 pm

Last kimberlite trucked to plant at De Beers Victor mine

The Victor mine was forecast to produce 6 million carats over its life, but it beat that by recovering a total of 8 million carats, with a record 936,000 carats produced in 2018.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 27, 2019 | 2:47 pm

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