February 1, 2021

Global gold output to rise 5.5% in 2021 – report

Gold production is expected to bounce back and increase to 113.9moz this year.

February 1, 2021

Glencore inks “ethical cobalt” deal with FREYR

It will supply 3,700 tonnes of cobalt metal cut cathodes, a core component in FREYR's lithium-ion battery cells.

January 29, 2021

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Northern Dynasty stock surges as it releases Pebble appeal details; Lucara strikes again with 378 carat diamond at Karowe; Two years after Brumadinho, still no convictions

January 29, 2021

Uganda tungsten miner files competition case against International Tin Association

Owner of Uganda's only tungsten mine has filed a claim against the ITA over alleged anti-competitive behaviour.

January 29, 2021

Debswana diamond exports fell 30% in 2020

Diamond exports from the company fell to $2.02 billion in 2020 from $3.05 billion in 2019.

January 29, 2021

China Molybdenum raises annual cobalt output target by 18%

Operator of the giant Tenke Fungurume mine in the DRC said it was targeting production of 16,500-20,100 tonnes of cobalt in 2021.

January 28, 2021

RANKED: World’s top 10 gold projects

The world's biggest gold deposit –Pebble mine project in Alaska – just got a lifeline.

January 28, 2021

Barrick successfully ‘revives’ Tanzanian assets

Both the North Mara and Bulyanhulu gold mines produced at the top end of their 2020 guidance.

January 28, 2021

Amplats reports 7% fall in PGM output in Q4

PGM production fell to 1,076,100 ounces for the quarter that ended Dec. 31, the company said.

January 28, 2021

Zimbabwe miners say foreign-exchange rule could trigger crisis

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe on Jan. 8 announced that exporters must now hand over 40% of their foreign currency earnings, up from 30%.