Trading house Mitsubishi maintains full-year profit forecast * April-Dec net profit grows 6 pct y/y to record 442 bln yen * Books impairment losses on Olam, Chilean iron ore […] Reuters | February 5, 2019 | 10:58 am
Audit of burst Brazil dam found issues with drainage, monitoring – reports The report by German-based TÜV SÜD made 17 recommendations aimed at improving the stability of the structure and was dated September 2018. Reuters | February 5, 2019 | 10:12 am
Palladium rally offers lifeline to buoy South African miners Record palladium prices and a weaker rand are lifting the gloom enveloping South Africa’s platinum industry. Bloomberg News | February 5, 2019 | 9:39 am
South Africa’s rand shows its mettle as iron ore prices surge If you are searching for clues on how the rand will move next, watch the iron-ore price. Bloomberg News | February 5, 2019 | 9:24 am
Ford says carmakers may need to invest in cobalt mines soon Carmakers may have to consider investing directly in cobalt mines in order to secure supply over the next three to five years, according to ord Motor Co. senior manager for energy storage strategy and research Ted Miller. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2019 | 9:00 am
Diamond prices sliding – report 1-carat stones fell by 0.4% last month and 1.8% compared to January 2018. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 5, 2019 | 7:08 am
Lara grants Capstone option to buy copper project in Brazil The Planalto project is located in the northern Carajás province. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 5, 2019 | 6:32 am
BlueRock finds another exceptional diamond at South African mine It is the second largest diamond mined from Kareevlei and the third valued at over $50,000. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2019 | 3:15 am
Accomplished mining executive Rob Atkinson to join Newmont as Chief Operating Officer Effective June 1, 2019. Newmont Goldcorp | February 4, 2019 | 2:57 pm