Vale triggers emergency protocol at Ouro Preto dam
Three other nearby dams, Forquilha I, II and III, have already been halted because of what the regulator deems as a "Level 2" emergency.
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Teranga Gold’s Wahgnion mine set to increase yearly production by 50%
The Wahgnion mine is the company’s second gold operation after the Sabodala mine in Senegal.
Recycled lithium batteries market to hit $6 billion by 2030 — report
Circular Energy Storage predicts the world will generate around 1.2 million tonnes of battery waste per year by 2030.
Rio Tinto flags higher costs, cloudy Australian aluminium future
Rio, which could become the world's top iron ore producer this year, was beset by weather and operational issues in the first quarter which caused it to cut its annual guidance.
Sibanye says on track to resume dividends as earnings surge
Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization surged 240% to 5.5 billion rand ($366 million) in the quarter through September.
The copper market is so bleak miners are turning to the gospel
The mood is a reversal from a year ago, as demand for most metals suffers due to the US-China trade war.
Mnangagwa’s adviser’s company buys biggest Zimbabwe nickel miner
Control of Bindura Nickel Corp., Zimbabwe’s biggest nickel operation, has been sold to a company linked to an adviser of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Petra Diamonds opens tailings to artisanal miners in South Africa
Petra believes there is space for artisanal small-scale miners to co-exist with formalized, large-scale operators.
Wealth Minerals granted access rights to Valsequillo silver project in Mexico
The Vancouver-based miner can acquire a 100% interest in the property by paying $6 million to the vendors.