Amplats CEO to be most powerful woman in precious metals mining When Natascha Viljoen takes over as CEO of Anglo American Platinum in April, she will be the only woman running a major precious metals mining company. Bloomberg News | February 20, 2020 | 11:36 am
Newmont profit beats on higher output, gold prices Newmont cemented its position as the world's largest gold producer following its takeover of Goldcorp. Reuters | February 20, 2020 | 10:52 am
De Beers posts lowest profit since end of diamond monopoly Not since at least the early 2000s, when De Beers gave up its global monopoly on diamonds, has the company earned so little money. Bloomberg News | February 20, 2020 | 10:43 am
Albemarle says Chinese lithium output dented by coronavirus Albemarle produces lithium in Chile and Australia and sends it to China for final processing. Reuters | February 20, 2020 | 10:37 am
Lydian wins water permit, calls on Armenia govt to help end blockade The Amulsar mine has been in development since 2016 with nearly $500 million invested in it so far. Jackson Chen | February 20, 2020 | 10:23 am
Exxaro to sell Leeuwpan and Exxaro Coal Central South African coal miner said the assets were not seen as core to its future objectives. Reuters | February 20, 2020 | 10:04 am
Serbia offers to help Chinese companies to ease project delays Over the past decade Chinese companies have bought Serbia's only copper mine. Reuters | February 20, 2020 | 9:38 am
Kirkland boosts payout, exploration spend after Detour buy Company expects capital spend of $500 million this year compared to $245 million previously. Reuters | February 20, 2020 | 9:29 am
Anglo American boosted by strong precious metals BMO, Jefferies and RBC Capital Markets said Anglo remained their top pick among global miners. Reuters | February 20, 2020 | 9:18 am