South African mining output rises for first time in nine months
Coal and iron ore production surged while gold declined.
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Brazilian lithium producer Sigma in talks with Tesla, other automakers
Sigma, which recently received its license to begin hard rock lithium mining in Minas Gerais, met with Tesla supplier Ganfeng Lithium.
De Beers Namibia diamond venture sells mine to local consortium
Namdeb, which unsuccessfully explored a variety of options to extend the life of its Elizabeth Bay Mine beyond 2019, ceased operations in September 2018.
Liberty Gold shares surge on new drill results at Black Pine
Ongoing drilling is starting to define a second, high-grade zone of oxide gold mineralization.
South African mine union says ballot rule to curb ‘wild strikes’
As wage negotiations with some South African platinum producers reach deadlock, one labor union welcomed a new rule for any strike to require backing from workers in a secret ballot.
Orion trims stake in Armenia-focused gold miner Lydian
The company is said to be a victim of rivals bribing the government and locals to stop the Amulsar project.
Paulson’s gold investor group urges deals, costs purge
Gold bull John Paulson's investor coalition on Thursday urged the world's largest gold miners to immediately cut excessive G&A costs.
South Africa grants Botswana Diamonds ‘critical’ environmental authorization
The permission covers diamond-bearing gravels at the Marsfontein mine, which is next to the company's own Thorny River project.
How miners are using autonomous drones
Confirming the clearance of safety zones ahead of planned explosions is one of the uses.
