August 31, 2023

Coal miners forced to save for a rainy day by insurance snub

Some coal producers are having to set aside tens of millions of dollars to cover their own risks as they are cut adrift by insurers.

August 31, 2023

Impala boss says speed of palladium and rhodium price falls was a surprise

Rhodium has dropped more than two thirds in 2023 so far, while palladium is down 31% this year.

August 31, 2023

Top investors seek damages from Glencore over prospectus claims

Almost 200 funds are seeking compensation for losses they allegedly suffered because of Glencore’s "untrue statements" and omissions.

August 30, 2023

Eramet to resume manganese mining in Gabon after coup

Eramet has stopped its manganese mining operations and train-transport operations in Gabon out of precaution.

August 30, 2023

Harmony Gold returns to profit as output rises

The company said profit in the 12 months through to June rebounded to $275 million from a net loss of $48 million in the prior period.

August 29, 2023

China zooms in on Latin America, Africa in critical minerals race — report

China is expected to continue building its influence over key minerals such as lithium and cobalt across the developing world, according to S&P Global.

August 29, 2023

Mali president signs new mining code in bid to raise govt stake

The new code will allow the state and local investors to take stakes as high as 35% in mining projects.

August 29, 2023

Sibanye says still in race for Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mine assets

The company said a competitive process to determine a successful bidder is under way.

August 27, 2023

Mining boom across the tropics degrading river systems

Gold and mineral mining in and near rivers across the tropics is degrading waterways in 49 countries.

August 25, 2023

What the ascent of hydrogen as a renewable resource means for platinum demand

The emerging global hydrogen supply chain is essentially “made of platinum,” says Bank of America Global Research commodities strategist Michael Widmer.