March 18, 2022 Rio Tinto ends force majeure at Richards Bay Minerals project The company had declared a force majeure in 2021, after the project's general manager was killed on his way to work.
March 17, 2022 5 CHARTS: Mining supercycle – how soon is now? Pent-up demand, supply shocks, low stocks pushed aluminum, copper and coal prices to all-time highs, but new report suggests supercycle talk is premature.
March 17, 2022 VW joins sustainable mining initiative to boost scrutiny Other carmaker members of IRMA include General Motors and Ford.
March 16, 2022 Barrick’s Tanzania gold mine hit by new police abuse accusations A corporate watchdog is alleging that local police are killing and assaulting villagers around a Tanzanian mine owned by Barrick.
March 16, 2022 Sudanese miners killed in South Kordafan mine collapse About 80% of Sudan's lucrative gold mining is performed using dangerous makeshift methods.
March 16, 2022 South African platinum workers eye windfall as wage talks near Negotiations for a three-year wage deal with producers are expected to start in the first week of April.
March 15, 2022 Zambia lead poisoning victims seek court approval for Anglo case Claim bolsters a lawsuit in locals allege Anglo caused widespread lead poisoning from the Broken Hill mine it had a stake in until 1974.
March 14, 2022 Harmony reports fatality at Johannesburg mine The affected part of the mine had been closed while investigations were underway.
March 14, 2022 UASA union accepts Sibanye-Stillwater wage offer Sibanye has been in talks with unions over wages at its South African gold operations, and implemented a lockout last Thursday.
March 13, 2022 International trade data on emerald, ruby supply skewed – report A report by Gemfields rings the alarm bell on the lack of reliability of data related to the international supply and trade of coloured gemstones.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am