Elephant platinum coins sell out in South Africa
Over 2,000 coins featuring an elephant were sold out to US and Asian investors after being minted in March.
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Zambia partners with Array Metals to process gold
Africa’s second-largest copper producer, Zambia is trying to diversify its revenue base, and aims to produce 40,000 kg of gold in 2020.
Fresh study calls for moratorium on deep-sea mining
It warns that the impacts of nodule mining in the Pacific Ocean will be extensive, severe and last for generations.
Iron ore price surges on Brazil covid-19 crisis
Benchmark prices close in on $100 a tonne on Brazil supply fears — "You can't move dirt working from home."
Sprott backs Pure Gold with $10.7 million investment
Pure Gold's mine in Red Lake is on track for its first pour this year.
Sulphur squeeze spells trouble for Congo’s miners
Disruptions caused by covid-19 have pushed up prices for sulphur by about 10% this year in the DRC.
Odey says governments may make private gold ownership illegal
London-based hedge fund manager Crispin Odey is known for his eye-catching comments and bearish market outlook.
Congo’s Chamber of Mines head sees more M&A due to covid-19
The pandemic will drive a "survival of the fittest" in DRC's mining sector.
Venezuela sues Bank of England for access to $1 billion in gold reserves
The Venezuelan bank had asked the BOE to liquidate the gold and send the funds to the UNDP.
