February 11, 2024 Rio Tinto wrangles investors over water contamination claims A group representing UK pension funds has raised concerns about the water management at Oyu Tolgoi.
February 11, 2024 New method could simplify detection of diamond deposits Geologists have established a link between diamond occurrence and the mineral olivine.
February 9, 2024 Miners tackle hard conversations at Indaba Mining continues to engage with the many difficult issues that affect the future of the industry and broader society.
February 9, 2024 AI-powered Zambian copper mine may become world’s third largest KoBold Metals said this week that its discovery at the Mingomba project far surpasses existing operations in Chile by copper grade.
February 9, 2024 Exxaro sharpens M&A focus after copper mine loss to China The company made it onto a shortlist for buying a copper mine in Botswana last year, but was ultimately outbid by MMG.
February 8, 2024 Global Reporting Initiative launches sustainability standard for mining at Indaba While European Union sustainability reporting standards will soon come into effect, there is, as of yet, no sector standard for mining.
February 8, 2024 Zimbabwe takes full control of controversial state miner Kuvimba holds some of Zimbabwe’s best mining assets, which were once owned by a company controlled by US- and UK-sanctioned tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei.
February 8, 2024 Palladium price drops below platinum for first time in five years Palladium fell by 39% in 2023 after rising prices from 2018 to 2022 caused the auto sector, accounting for 80% of demand, to start replacing it with cheaper platinum in…
February 8, 2024 Congo artisanal cobalt monopoly can launch in months, CEO says Entreprise Generale du Cobalt will soon launch pilot sites around the town of Kolwezi.
February 8, 2024 US to commit more funds to African rail link for metal exports The United States will provide more funds for the construction of the Lobito Corridor.
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