Gold mine gangs tote AK-47s to outgun South African police
After meeting with gold mining companies in October, the Minister of Police Bheki Cele started considering plans to set up a task force to tackle violence.
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Nickel price under pressure in 2020 – report
Wood Mackenzie predicts that nickel sulphate premiums will switch to discounts and Chinese nickel pig iron will stutter.
Infinity Lithium’s JV fined in Spain
The company is accused of conducting work without the proper environmental permits.
Activists occupy German coal plant in protest, police say
More than 120 people illegally entered the premises of the Datteln-4 power station.
China urges coal miners to resume production to keep market supplied
The central government wants to keep the market supplied and stabilize prices amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Miners face funding squeeze as green investing surges
Environmental, social & governance concerns have driven money into specialised ESG funds which often exclude mining stocks.
Cupric oxide gives clues on how to design better batteries, vehicles
Scientists propose knowing the components of these objects from within.
BC attracts C$331 million for mineral exploration, 97% stays in province
British Columbia is home to 198 First Nations, and its mining industry is valued at over C$5 billion
Centerra pours first gold at Öksüt mine, stock jumps
Shares of Centerra Gold were up 6.3% at market open close Friday.