Co-owners of Russia’s Nornickel back in fight for control
Nornickel, a $33 billion mining company, competes with Brazil's Vale SA for the rank of the world's top nickel producer.
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Congo’s cobalt hopes risk the same ruinous road as Thai rice: Russell
The DRC's attempts to extract more from cobalt will unleash a wave of unintended consequences, none of which will be positive for the government in Kinshasa.
Undersea mining’s bizarre origins – a CIA cold war plot
BBC report details 1974 CIA operation to salvage Soviet submarine carrying nuclear missiles under guise of a Howard Hughes-financed seabed manganese mine.
Signs of thaw in South Africa mine fight as Ramaphosa starts
SA mining companies agreed to postpone a legal challenge to the government’s new industry rules after Ramaphosa said he’s committed to finding a solution.
Glencore, Randgold form group to challenge Congo law changes
Glencore and Randgold are clubbing together in a bid to stop sweeping legal reforms, claiming their interests were poorly served by the industry body.
Australian Mines signs off-take deal with Korea’s SK Innovation
Australian Mines said the agreement included an option for SK Innovation to buy up to 19.9% of its ordinary shares.
Petra Diamonds’ first-half core earnings fall 8%
Petra was hurt mainly by a strike at its South Africa operations and the blocking of a consignment of diamonds in Tanzania.
Amplats announces first dividend in 7 years, plans no big projects this year
Amplats' investment stance highlights the fragile state of platinum mining in South Africa.
Mining M&A jumps to 4-year high – expect more in 2018
New report says "deals in lithium, copper and cobalt are expected to feature high on the agenda of management teams across the industry."