February 9, 2021 State oil firms risk wasting $400 billion as energy transition speeds up A new report suggests that national oil companies could invest $1.9 trillion over the next ten years, meaning one-fifth of those investments would be unviable unless the oil price stayed…
February 9, 2021 Impala Platinum sees earnings soar over 300% Company expects half-year headline earnings to increase more than fourfold, buoyed by higher metals prices and a weaker rand.
February 9, 2021 Altus expands footprint in Egypt with four new licenses Exploration licenses are part of Egypt’s inaugural competitive bid round, which started in 2020.
February 9, 2021 Petra Diamonds probes new claims of human rights abuses in Tanzania The diamond miner revealed results of an investigation into incidents involving security operations at its Williamson mine between November 2020 and January 2021.
February 9, 2021 Mick Davis’ battery metals firm Vison Blue raises $60m Vision Blue is investing $29.5 million in Canadian miner NextSource Materials, which is developing a graphite mine in Madagascar.
February 8, 2021 Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto beats guidance Mali mine complex delivered 680,215 ounces of gold in 2020.
February 8, 2021 Elon Musk offers $100 million for best carbon capture innovation Sum will be awarded for the best technology created for removing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere or oceans and store that carbon in a safe, cost-effective way.
February 5, 2021 KoBold Metals grows global exploration footprint The Gates-Bezos backed firm now has active exploration projects in Zambia, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Western Australia
February 5, 2021 Zambia is done for now with taking over mining companies Zambia last century had a painful experience with mine nationalization.
February 5, 2021 Northam said to consider bidding for Bokoni platinum mine The interest in Bokoni may suggest that higher metals prices are rekindling investors’ interest in reviving some of the mines in South Africa.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
