Like Silicon Valley? Miners face uphill slog in drive to go digital
The mining industry needs to change the barbecue conversation - Jean-Sebastien Jacques Rio Tinto CEO
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Zimbabwe’s RioZim shuts mines over dollar shortages
The company had run out of critical consumables and spares required for its mines, forcing the shutdown
Glencore is going to get crazy rich on coal next year
Glencore expected to achieve annual cash savings of more than $300 million in its coal business by the end of 2018, but now it expects savings of more than $450 million by year-end.
S.Africa’s Implats in talks to sell 1 Shaft operation in Rustenberg
Implats plans to trim staff by about a third -- more than 13,000 jobs -- over two years at its Rustenburg platinum belt.
Barrick, Randgold sweeten dividend ahead of takeover deal vote
Randgold plans to sweeten its 2018 dividend by 35%, to $2.69 per share from $2, and pay it before the merger closes.
Gem Diamonds revises up full-year output target as recoveries on the rise
So far in 2018, Gem has found thirteen diamonds over 100 carats, two of which were found in the third quarter.
South African diamond miner wants to go digital
Epiroc and Kimberley Ekapa Mining are working together to digitize the latter’s diamond operations.
Surge enters MoU to acquire Incahuasi lithium project in Chile
The project sits atop the Incahuasi Salar and it is located on the Chile/Argentina national border some 75 kilometres southeast from the Atacama Salar.
Alrosa kicks off mining at new diamond field in Siberia
President Vladimir Putin, who attended the opening ceremony, said the new operation reinforced the state-controlled firm's position as a diamond world leader.