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Gold Fields’ quarterly output falls, South Deep woes rumble on

South African miner reported lower production for the March quarter and flagged more challenges at its problematic South Deep mine on Wednesday, sending its share price sharply lower.

Reuters | April 25, 2018 | 4:52 am

Lower copper grades take toll on Antofagasta first quarter output

Copper production fell to 153,800 tonnes from 171,900 tonnes, due mostly to lower grades at the company's Centinela and Los Pelambres mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 25, 2018 | 3:45 am

Spanish activists reject reopening of Los Frailes mine

On the 20th anniversary of the breach of the tailings pond at the Los Frailes mine in Spain, environmental organizations held a press conference to alert the public about the possibility of a similar accident taking place.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 24, 2018 | 6:09 pm

Silver price could increase in 2018 on safe-haven demand -CPM

The price of silver could get a boost from international political and economic risk purchases, CPM Group said.

Reuters | April 24, 2018 | 5:01 pm

One asset leads South African miner’s growth in Q1-2018

Kumba Iron Ore reported a 4 per cent increase in overall production in the first quarter that ended March 31, 2018.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 24, 2018 | 4:39 pm

Increased production at Chinese domestic coal mines lead to decline in thermal coal prices

Since a price ceiling was imposed at China’s main coal import harbour Qinhuangdao in mid-February, seaborne prices for coal have started to decline.

Frik Els | April 24, 2018 | 3:12 pm

Namibia may scrap black ownership requirements for mining companies – minister

Namibia may scrap requirements for black ownership in mining as it seeks to woo investors to an industry that is rebounding with the commodities cycle.

Reuters | April 24, 2018 | 11:44 am