Barrick intensifies Ebola screening at Kibali gold mine after Congo outbreak
No workers had been infected, but the company was rolling out preventive measures in response to the outbreak.
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Sherritt drops plan to dissolve Cuban assets
The announcement comes just days after Sherritt said it would be dissolving the 50/50 Moa joint venture.
Agnico greenlights $2.4B Hope Bay mine in Nunavut
Hope Bay is expected to produce between 400,000 and 435,000 oz. gold annually over an initial 11-year mine life.
Sinomine seeks $760 million for African lithium, copper projects
Sinomine is among the Chinese companies that have invested heavily in Africa in recent years.
Russia to impose duties on some diamond exports this year
The finance ministry was discussing its proposed "lenient" export tariff scheme with Russian diamond miner and exporter Alrosa.
India’s top copper producers oppose inclusion of scrap-based rods in standards
Large producers argue that copper rods from smaller refiners should not be under the same standards.
Colombia pushes Glencore on Cerrejón closure plans
Government wants early transition talks to avoid economic fallout from a future shutdown of its biggest coal mine.
Sigma Lithium fights Brazil ruling after 15% shares slide
Brazilian court ruling and waste allegations pressure Sigma as the company advances expansion plans for its lithium operation.
Op-Ed: Recovering more metal from leach pads is mining’s quickest win
Faster gains in mining output may come from improving recovery on existing leach pads rather than building new supply.