Colombia, Peru may centralize purchase of gold to combat crime, environmental destruction
Last week, Colombia launched a new military unit to target illicit mining.
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African Rainbow Minerals doubles interim dividend payout as half-year profit jumps
The South Africa-listed company declared a dividend of 10 rand per share for the six months ended December, compared with 5 rand per share a year earlier.
Polymetal reports record net profit on higher gold prices
Company's 2020 revenue rose by 28% to $2.9 billion as gold and silver prices jumped.
Nornickel warns on output as two mines remain partly suspended
Oktyabrsky and Taimyrsky mines in Siberia account for 36% of Nornickel's ore mined in Russia.
Namibia moves to curb mining speculators, boost local ownership
Effective April 1, Namibian mining exploration licence holders will be required by law to retain at least a 15% stake.
Eramet’s top shareholder pushes for CEO change
The Duval family has written a letter suggesting the metals and mining firm replace chairwoman and CEO Christel Bories, business newspaper L'Agefi reported.
Rio Tinto chairman to step down over caves blast scandal
Simon Thompson is the latest high-profile departure linked to the miner’s destruction of ancient rock shelters in Western Australia.
Miners, OEMs launch Electric Mine Consortium
The Electric Mine Consortium’s goal is to accelerate progress towards the fully-electrified, zero-CO2 and zero-particulates mine.
Advance Gold to enter battery metals space
The Canadian company wants to acquire 13 lithium-potassium-boron prospective salars in central Mexico.
