ESG stamp may help slash funding costs, lithium producer says Complying with environmental, social and governance standards could mean significant savings when it comes to financing projects related to lithium. Bloomberg News | January 9, 2020 | 10:19 am
BMW becomes first carmaker to join responsible mining group The luxury vehicle maker plans to ethically source the raw materials to make its electric cars. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2020 | 10:00 am
Congo’s Jan-Nov copper output up 16%, cobalt production falls 18% Copper output reached 1.3 million tonnes for the period from January to November 2019. Reuters | January 9, 2020 | 9:52 am
Sudan opens up gold market in bid to raise revenue Sudan produced an estimated 93 tonnes of gold in 2018, which would make it Africa’s third biggest producer. Reuters | January 9, 2020 | 9:45 am
First Quantum achieves record annual copper production The company also said that it could increase its output by up to 25% this year. Jackson Chen | January 9, 2020 | 9:34 am
Centamin gold output up 51% as deadline for Endeavour takeover looms Positive results put pressure on Endeavour to improve its offer, which is expected by Jan.14. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2020 | 9:29 am
WWII soldiers honoured with silver dollar The Royal Canadian Mint's annual Proof Silver Dollar is a tribute to each military branch. MINING.com Staff Writer | January 9, 2020 | 6:20 am
Excelsior on track to produce first batch of copper cathode in Q1-2020 Initial copper recovery grades at the company's Gunnison project are exceeding expectations. MINING.com Staff Writer | January 9, 2020 | 6:15 am
Chile’s top court backs Barrick in Pascua Lama water case Country's Supreme Court has rejected appeals filed by a local indigenous community over claims of water contamination. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2020 | 3:50 am