BMW joins project to improve conditions for cobalt mining in Congo
Carmakers seeking to boost sales of electric cars are struggling to get their hands on cobalt, a scarce but vital component in the production of batteries.
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Indonesian president calls for Freeport deal to be wrapped up quickly
For Indonesian President Joko Widodo, seeking reelection next year, getting a majority stake in the mine for Indonesia would be a political boon.
Dunnedin acquires MPD porphyry project
Earlier this week, the company updated readers on its exploration program at the Kahuna kimberlite.
Codelco copper output, profit falls as costs rise
Mine output fell 3 percent in the first nine months of the year as ore grades sharply declined, leading to a 12 percent drop in pretax profit.
Detour Gold denies Paulson’s demand to immediately replace CEO
In a letter to shareholders, Detour said it had "tried hard to settle with Paulson," but was unable to reach an agreement.
Alrosa makes $90m in Israel
The world’s top diamond producer held six auctions this year in the Middle Eastern country.
UK explorer makes high-grade silver discovery in Ethiopia
The discovery was made at the Daro project, located in the Tigray Regional State of northern Ethiopia.
Group Eleven updates resource at Ballinalack
Group Eleven based its estimate on 102 diamond drill holes totaling 26,042 metres using 40- by 40-metre grid.
Test mining at Madsen yields 56% more oz than predicted says Pure Gold
Pure Gold purchased the Madsen property in 2014, advancing the project to the current development stage.
