March 2, 2021

Former Xstrata boss creates Vision Blue Resources and invests in NextSource Materials

Mick Davis is turning his attention to the battery minerals sector and in December 2020 launched Blue Vision Resources to invest in companies with projects that can be brought into…

March 2, 2021

First claimants paid in South African silicosis settlement

The companies, which reached the settlement agreement in 2018, are Harmony Gold, Gold Fields, African Rainbow Minerals, Sibanye-Stillwater, AngloGold Ashanti and Anglo American.

March 2, 2021

Alrosa reports 49% fall in profit in 2020

Company output fell by 22% to 30 million carats as it suspended mining at less profitable mines amid the pandemic.

March 1, 2021

Battery demand to maintain elevated cobalt prices – report

But increasing advances in cobalt-free and low-cobalt content batteries will pose a large threat to long-term demand and prices, Fitch says.

March 1, 2021

Endeavour pivots to exploration to shake ‘M&A junkie’ image after deal spree

CEO Sebastien de Montessus said his priority now is to show shareholders he is committed to organic growth in six core gold mines across Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Burkina Faso.

March 1, 2021

Gemfields to restart mines after covid-triggered halts

Both Kagem emerald mine in Zambia and Montepuez ruby mine in Mozambique will restart production in a phased manner in mid-March.

February 26, 2021

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Freeport to expand US copper mines as Biden moves to electrify the nation; Minnesota court hands victory to PolyMet copper-nickel project; Sibanye-Stillwater to invest in European lithium company.

February 25, 2021

Gold Fields gets step closer to curbing reliance on Eskom

Mining firms say red tape has prevented them from generating their own power for years and have lobbied the government for rule changes.

February 25, 2021

African Gold SPAC to target ‘well-trodden’ mining countries

“We are the only Africa mining-focused SPAC amongst a sea of SPACs,” said Rob Hersov, the founder and chairman of the company.

February 25, 2021

Implats half-year profit surges, hikes dividend

The precious metals miner declared an interim dividend of 10 rand ($0.69) per share, compared with 1.25 rand in the year-ago period.