June 8, 2021

World needs Congo copper to kick fossil fuels, Friedland says

“If we came from Mars and we were sent in our flying saucer to orbit the Earth to find copper, we would definitely go to Katanga in the southern part…

June 8, 2021

Moody’s flags significant ESG risks to mining with new ratings

The ratings agency has released new ESG issuer profile and credit impact scores for the global metals and mining sector.

June 8, 2021

Lucara digs up 470-carat diamond at Karowe

The top light brown "cleavage" diamond measures 49x42x26mm and is Lucara’s third diamond over 300 carats found this year.

June 8, 2021

Anglo American coal spin-off weak on first days of trading

South Africa’s Thungela Resources recovered slightly on Tuesday after a grim Monday debut on both London and Johannesburg exchanges.

June 7, 2021

Endeavour sets dividend policy ahead of London listing, shares flat

Company said it would target at least $500 million in shareholder returns through to 2023 with a progressive dividend policy ahead of a LSE listing expected next week.

June 7, 2021

Avima launches arbitration against Congo Republic in iron ore dispute

Company is seeking $27 billion in damages after the government stripped its production license last year.

June 6, 2021

Mali gold mining revenue rises 13% in 2020 due to higher prices

Mining, mostly for gold, is a pillar of Mali's economy, accounting for almost 10% of GDP last year.

June 4, 2021

Ivanhoe reports fatal accident at Kamoa-Kakula mine in Congo

A contractor's employee was hit in the leg by a loose rock while working at one of the working faces, causing him to fall backwards and strike his head on…

June 3, 2021

Near-term catalysts in the works for Newcore Gold as Enchi’s district-scale potential beckons

Newcore Gold expects to release a preliminary economic assessment on the 100%-owned Enchi project, in Ghana, later this month.

June 3, 2021

RMI unveils set of rules to help miners fulfill ESG expectations

Companies are feeling increased pressure from shareholders and institutional investors to prioritize ESG factors.