De Beers donates $200,000 to women’s support organizations in fight against covid-19 The donation will be split equally across Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. De Beers Group | April 29, 2020 | 10:02 am
How to trace mineral projects from valuation to production Edumine's Valuation course covers project appraisal as a forward-looking perspective at the pre-production stage. Dennis Buchanan | April 29, 2020 | 10:00 am
Fears rise for illegal South African miners hiding underground in virus lockdown At least 100 illegal gold miners in South Africa are hiding underground, according to industry sources. Reuters | April 29, 2020 | 9:52 am
Oil surges on biggest jump in US gas demand in 11 months A glimmer of hope that consumption could gradually return as major producers continue to cut output to counter a global glut. Bloomberg News | April 29, 2020 | 9:45 am
The impact of critical minerals on national security Which imported minerals create the most risk for US supply chains and national security? Visual Capitalist | April 29, 2020 | 9:45 am
Vale cuts capex as coronavirus hinders operations Vale plans to cut its capital expenditure this year to $4.6 billion from $5 billion. Reuters | April 29, 2020 | 9:06 am
World’s deepest gold mines on a ‘cliff’ as virus cuts output The pandemic jeopardizes the future of SA's 134-year-old industry that once employed more than half a million workers on the world’s biggest gold field. Bloomberg News | April 29, 2020 | 8:42 am
Russian metals and mining firms reduce investment Alrosa may review its 2020 production plan from the current 34.2 million carats as the pandemic hits its sales. Reuters | April 29, 2020 | 8:17 am
Russian central bank sees no need to restart gold buying The central bank also said there was no need for it to start accepting gold pledged as collateral for the refinancing of banks’ debt. Reuters | April 29, 2020 | 8:11 am