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;…

March 12, 2021

Nordgold implements new satellite technology at Lefa mine

The new system will help keep track of the condition of the mine’s tailings storage facilities.

March 12, 2021

Booming electric vehicle sales drive surge in cobalt prices

The price of the metal stands at $53,000 per tonne, up 65% this year and around its highest since December 2018.

March 11, 2021

Glencore chairman Tony Hayward to step down by 2022

Announcement heralds a changing of the guard at the company, with long-serving chief executive Ivan Glasenberg due to step down in June.