First Quantum Minerals draws takeover interest First Quantum controls the open-pit Kansanshi mine in Zambia, which has 340,000 metric tons of annual copper production capacity. Bloomberg News | September 19, 2019 | 2:37 pm
US, Australia to unveil plan to improve rare earth supply The plan addresses growing concern China could cut off shipments of the prized commodities. Reuters | September 19, 2019 | 1:31 pm
Iron ore price plunges, “panic” selling of coking coal “What has happened has definitely irked policymakers in China. That puts a lot of pressure on coal imports for the end of the year.” Frik Els | September 19, 2019 | 12:24 pm
Sasol said to plan sale of its South Africa coal mining unit The mining business had turnover of 20 billion rand ($1.4 billion) in the 2018 financial year. Bloomberg News | September 19, 2019 | 12:04 pm
Giyani Metals exits gold exploration in South Africa Giyani will now focus on its battery-grade K.Hill manganese project in neighbouring Botswana. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 19, 2019 | 11:59 am
London Metal Exchange to delay ban on tainted metal until 2025 — sources The deadline had been pushed back to 2025 in part because some major producers would not go along with the LME’s original plan. Reuters | September 19, 2019 | 11:24 am
One battery material sector is cheering for lower prices Lower prices of vanadium, a metal mainly known for strengthening steel, are key in the drive to increase its use in the booming battery sector. Bloomberg News | September 19, 2019 | 11:13 am
Uganda to invite companies to redevelop former copper mine Once a major copper and cobalt producer, the Kilembe mine is believed to contain 4 million tonnes of ore. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2019 | 6:42 am
Alrosa gets an A+ in social, environmental investments The Russian miner allocates 3% of its revenue to social expenses and 2.2% to environmental initiatives. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 19, 2019 | 6:20 am