April 25, 2021 Battery metal rush pits miners against marine biologists New regulations are expected from the International Seabed Authority.
April 23, 2021 Zimbabwe gold output down 30% in first quarter Small-scale miners who produce half of the mineral say shafts were flooded by above normal rainfall during the period.
April 23, 2021 Debswana to sink $6bn into Jwaneng underground mine The expansion will produce as much as 9 million carats per year, extending the current diamond mine’s lifespan by 20 years.
April 23, 2021 Miners seek gold under the desert sands after Egypt changes rules Country is banking on high gold prices and amended mining laws that scrap red tape and a profit-sharing rule to lure interest.
April 22, 2021 Glencore chair defends pay plan for new CEO Tony Hayward defended an incentive plan for the commodity giant’s new chief executive officer, after prominent advisory firms urged investors to vote against it.
April 22, 2021 AngloGold Ashanti waives pre-emptive right over stake in Tropicana Gold Mine Company decided to waive its pre-emptive right over the 30% stake in Australia's Tropicana Gold Mine, paving the way for Regis Resources to acquire the stake.
April 22, 2021 Higher grades at Sukari lift Centamin first-quarter output The company said that output from its Sukari mine climbed 53% to 104,047 ounces in the three months to March 31.
April 22, 2021 China Moly to help small-scale cobalt miners The world’s no.2 cobalt miner and largest tungsten producer will help artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) become a trusted source of battery metals.
April 21, 2021 RANKED: World’s top 10 biggest gold mines Located in one of Russia’s most prolific gold mining provinces, Polyus' Olimpiada reigns as the top producing operation.
April 21, 2021 Rio Tinto starts exploration on Solwezi project The initial 2021 work program budget is $3.2 million and is expected to be completed in late June.
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