Brazil court again suspends Vale’s Sossego copper mine licence Brazil's Para state has won its appeal to overturn a previous court ruling that had reinstated the mine's operating licence. Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 5:46 am
Nornickel says new Western sanctions raise risk of metals market disruption Nornickel intends to remain a "reliable supplier of products" and will continue to fulfil all its contractual obligations, said the company. Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 5:40 am
Endeavour accused of misleading buyer of African gold mines The allegation relates to the Wahgnion and Boungou projects in Burkina Faso purchased by Lilium Mining last June. Bloomberg News | April 16, 2024 | 5:34 am
Barrick’s gold production continues to trail estimates The miner reported total preliminary output of 940,000 ounces of gold and 40,000 tonnes of copper in the three months ended March 31. Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 5:27 am
Verde Magnesium granted mining rights in Romania Backed by US private equity investor Amerocap, Verde aims to break Europe's reliance on Chinese imports of magnesium metal. Staff Writer | April 16, 2024 | 5:23 am
Hummingbird close to kicking off commercial production at Guinea gold mine Despite a dispute with its main contractor at Kouroussa, the miner continues to work towards achieving commercial production. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 16, 2024 | 3:35 am
German coal mines emit much more methane than reported, study says A new analysis by Ember finds that German coal mines spew 184 times more methane than what the country reports to the UN. Bloomberg News | April 16, 2024 | 1:31 am
A silver mine revives neglected Bosnian town The development by Adriatic Metals is the first such mine to open in Europe in over a decade. Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 1:25 am
Russia may abolish export duty on gold Russia was in 2022 ranked as the world's second biggest gold miner, after China. Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 1:18 am