Russia’s comeback in Africa favours profit over long-term influence — analyst Moscow claims to a host of resources are based on shaky grounds at best, consultancy Verisk Maplecroft says. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2020 | 6:44 am
Fiore expects Pan mine to produce up to 48,000 ounces in 2020 The Canadian miner said the installation of the primary crusher is making a difference. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 4, 2020 | 6:15 am
M3 submits operation plan for Mohave gold project The plan outlines 600 proposed drill holes in three different areas. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 4, 2020 | 6:10 am
Gem Diamonds finds 183-carat rough at Letšeng mine in Lesotho Analysts say that while the diamond showed signs of breakage, it could fetch more than $5 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2020 | 3:37 am
Platinum mining giant says South Africa running out of time While South Africa’s platinum producers have benefited from a surge in metal prices, mining investors are being deterred by regulatory uncertainty and power shortages. Bloomberg News | February 3, 2020 | 2:55 pm
Congo’s new artisanal cobalt monopoly could seek private partner The new company would be managed independently by state mining company Gecamines. Reuters | February 3, 2020 | 1:09 pm
Copper price and coronavirus: “Black swan like no other” Copper price touches lowest since May 2017 on Monday – new report says pandemic could drop industrial metals prices another 26%. Frik Els | February 3, 2020 | 12:26 pm
Benchmark continues to expand Lawyers targets Benchmark is planning on 100,000 metres of drilling at the project this year. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 3, 2020 | 10:59 am
Revival Gold announces ‘substantial’ resource increase at Beartrack-Arnett Shares of Revival Gold jumped by 16.4% at midday Monday. Jackson Chen | February 3, 2020 | 10:48 am