De Beers posts lowest profit since end of diamond monopoly Not since at least the early 2000s, when De Beers gave up its global monopoly on diamonds, has the company earned so little money. Bloomberg News | February 20, 2020 | 10:43 am
Albemarle says Chinese lithium output dented by coronavirus Albemarle produces lithium in Chile and Australia and sends it to China for final processing. Reuters | February 20, 2020 | 10:37 am
Lydian wins water permit, calls on Armenia govt to help end blockade The Amulsar mine has been in development since 2016 with nearly $500 million invested in it so far. Jackson Chen | February 20, 2020 | 10:23 am
Exxaro to sell Leeuwpan and Exxaro Coal Central South African coal miner said the assets were not seen as core to its future objectives. Reuters | February 20, 2020 | 10:04 am
Serbia offers to help Chinese companies to ease project delays Over the past decade Chinese companies have bought Serbia's only copper mine. Reuters | February 20, 2020 | 9:38 am
Kirkland boosts payout, exploration spend after Detour buy Company expects capital spend of $500 million this year compared to $245 million previously. Reuters | February 20, 2020 | 9:29 am
Anglo American boosted by strong precious metals BMO, Jefferies and RBC Capital Markets said Anglo remained their top pick among global miners. Reuters | February 20, 2020 | 9:18 am
Barrick opposes Sokimo’s sale of interest in Kibali Sokimo can’t sell or transfer its shares in the mine without the approval of both Barrick and its JV partner AngloGold. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 20, 2020 | 9:10 am
Bill Gates-led fund invests in making lithium mining more sustainable The fund's investors include Jeff Bezos and Jack Ma. Bloomberg News | February 20, 2020 | 7:53 am