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%.

January 28, 2021

Anglo American H2 production back up to 95%

Company has trimmed its production guidance for diamonds in 2021 owing to ongoing operational challenges.

January 27, 2021

All the mines Tesla needs to build 20 million cars a year

Elon Musk has set a production target of 20 million vehicles annually before 2030. For starters: 23 Ambatovys at $8.5 billion a pop.