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.

March 17, 2021

Swiss refiner says it can verify gold’s origin to combat illegal supply

Technique takes samples of gold from a mine or supplier and creates a complex chemical and physical blueprint for the material against which subsequent shipments can be checked.

March 17, 2021

High-flying platinum stocks set to extend Johannesburg gains

The blistering pace of gains that has pushed South African platinum stocks to the highest in more than 12 years looks likely to be sustained.

March 16, 2021

What countries will fight over when green energy dominates

A growing number of research organizations, universities and governments have started gaming out the gritty geopolitical implications of a globe dominated by green energy.

March 15, 2021

Sudan to reopen gold mines once linked to warlord’s family

The North Darfur mines, which once produced a third of the nation’s gold, were handed over to the government in May 2020.

March 14, 2021

Researchers find new way to locate untapped rare earths deposits worldwide

Fayalite holds the key to locating new REEs deposits.

March 13, 2021

Congo Republic signs deal on revoked iron ore licenses with Sangha Mining

Sangha Mining said it will invest $10 billion to develop the projects.

March 12, 2021

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

BHP moves exploration team to Toronto to grow copper, nickel pipeline; Tesla gets involved in New Caledonia mine to secure nickel supply; Newmont to buy GT Gold for $311 million;…