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South Africa’s mining industry to support covid-19 vaccine rollout

With around 233 covid-19 deaths in the mining industry, unions have called on miners to help pay for vaccines.

Reuters | January 15, 2021 | 7:03 am

Sibanye makes another bold call on platinum price

The world’s No. 1 platinum miner said the price of…

Bloomberg News | January 15, 2021 | 6:41 am

Lucara kicks off 2021 with 341-carat white diamond find

The unbroken white diamond, recovered from the Karowe mine in…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2021 | 3:59 am

Barrick quarterly output gets boost from Dominican Republic mine

Output at the Pueblo Viejo gold mine rose 23% to…

Reuters | January 14, 2021 | 6:27 am

Appian CEO on principles for mining investment

The commodities market is witnessing the sharpest rally in more…

MINING.com Editor | January 13, 2021 | 12:29 pm

South Africa approves South32 thermal coal operations sale

Country's antitrust tribunal approved the sale to Seriti Resources Holdings.

Reuters | December 23, 2020 | 8:04 am

Corruption runs rampant in Cameroon’s mining sector – report

Research by Transparency International and FODER found that the absence of the 2016 Mining Code Implementing Decree favors a state of anarchy in Cameroon’s mining sector.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 23, 2020 | 6:10 am

Gemfields partners with Luwire Wildlife Conservancy

The partnership is focused on preserving biodiversity and assisting communities in Mozambique.

MINING.com Editor | December 22, 2020 | 2:34 pm

Roxgold granted permit approval for Seguela

The permit is valid for ten years and there is potential to renew the license as the company grows and expands the project in Cote d’Ivoire.

Northern Miner Staff | December 22, 2020 | 10:23 am

Sundance seeks $8.8bn in damages over canceled Congo iron ore project

The Congolese government revoked its permit for the Nabeba project.

Reuters | December 21, 2020 | 12:43 pm

Global copper output to grow over the next decade – report

Fitch Solutions forecasts global copper mine production to increase by an average annual rate of 3.7% over 2021-2029.

MINING.com Editor | December 21, 2020 | 10:05 am

Republic of Congo cancels iron ore project with Sundance Resources

The Australian miner started operations in northern Congo in 2010 and has invested almost $300 million.

Bloomberg News | December 21, 2020 | 7:30 am

First Quantum names Tristan Pascall COO

Long-time president Clive Newall will step back from an executive role but remain as a director.

Reuters | December 21, 2020 | 7:12 am

Alternative financing models for mining – report

Fieldfisher’s 2020 report includes commentary on ESG – the growth of green loans and sustainability linked loans in the resources sector.

MINING.com Editor | December 18, 2020 | 12:36 pm

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South Africa’s mining industry to support covid-19 vaccine rollout

Sibanye makes another bold call on platinum price

Lucara kicks off 2021 with 341-carat white diamond find

Barrick quarterly output gets boost from Dominican Republic mine

Appian CEO on principles for mining investment

South Africa approves South32 thermal coal operations sale

Corruption runs rampant in Cameroon’s mining sector – report

Gemfields partners with Luwire Wildlife Conservancy

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