Congo court says state-owned miner Gecamines owes billionaire $168 million Gecamines took out the loan from Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler to pay tax advances to the treasury. Bloomberg News | December 24, 2019 | 9:24 am
Russia could consider investing part of National Wealth Fund in gold Russia is one of the world's largest gold producers, while its central bank has been the main buyer of its metal in recent years. Reuters | December 24, 2019 | 9:19 am
China seeks to tackle environmental damage caused by mining More than 3.6 million hectares of land in China was used and damaged by mining activities at the end of 2018. Reuters | December 24, 2019 | 6:21 am
Rare earths trade between China, Myanmar facing challenges A new closure of the border is causing a decline in the supply from Myanmar to China. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 24, 2019 | 6:15 am
South Africa proposes 20% carried interest in oil and gas law The draft policy also calls for at least a 10% participating interest by black partners and the establishment of a Petroleum Agency. Bloomberg News | December 24, 2019 | 4:22 am
Euphoria, greed and fear mark 2010s for commodities investors A brighter outlook for global economy could bolster cyclical stocks in 2020 as risk-on trades make a comeback. Bloomberg News | December 23, 2019 | 2:08 pm
GT Gold infills Saddle North core Drill highlights include 2.05 g/t gold-equivalent over 124 metres. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 23, 2019 | 11:28 am
Garibaldi hits precious metals, copper at Nickel Mountain To date, the company has identified five zones of mineralization within the 12-km Nickel Mountain gabbroic complex. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 23, 2019 | 11:25 am
Anglo American pledges to align lobbying practice with Paris Agreement Anglo now joins 11 other global companies, including Glencore, that have already committed to positive lobbying practices on climate change. Jackson Chen | December 23, 2019 | 10:54 am