March 23, 2021

Lucapa Diamond boosts Lulo mine resource by 35%

In-situ alluvial resource at the Angolan mine increased to 135,900 carats at an average diamond price of $1,440/ct.

March 22, 2021

Roxgold extends mineralisation at Seguela in Cote d’Ivoire

Highlights from the latest drilling at the deposit intersected 16 metres grading 26.5 grams gold per tonne from 233 metres, including 2 metres of 115.3 grams per tonne.

March 22, 2021

Centamin 2020 profit soars on strong gold prices

The company, which operates Egypt’s sole gold-exporting mine, saw profits jump to $315m, almost doubling the $173m reported in 2019.

March 22, 2021

Botswana finds 11 diamonds at Thorny River project

Drill samples also show “abundant” kimberlitic indicators of the potential commercial quality of the South African project.

March 21, 2021

Barrick reports strong financials in 2020

In its 2020 annual report, the mining giant said it now has one of the strongest balance sheets in the industry.

March 19, 2021

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Mining profits reach $230 billion a year, topped only by oil & gas, pharma; Lithium prices continue to soar – up 88% in 2021; Massive new port could give Vale…

March 19, 2021

Northam Platinum sets out five-year output growth plan after profit bonanza

Northam said the dollar basket price of the main minerals it mines surged by nearly 50%.

March 18, 2021

Platinum giants get lifeline as green economy boosts demand

After a decade in the doldrums, South Africa’s key platinum industry reported windfall profits last month as supply deficits pushed palladium and rhodium to record highs.

March 17, 2021

Ivanhoe secures $575m funding

The company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes.

March 17, 2021

Morocco’s Managem takes 65% stake of Sudan’s Gabagba Gold mine

Extension plans are expected to cost up and related to $250-million to increase output to 200 000 oz.