January 3, 2021 Central African rebels attack mining town before election results announced At least five rebels were killed and two army soldiers wounded in the clashes in Bangasso.
December 31, 2020 MINING.COM’s most popular stories of 2020 Even setting aside the disruptions and uncertainty created by the pandemic, 2020 was a tumultuous year on mining and metals markets.
December 31, 2020 Billionaire Friedland’s SPAC readies funds for clean-power push Ivanhoe Capital Acquisition Corp. is raising $200 million to invest in industries key to the global energy transition.
December 31, 2020 Energy metals snapshot: Eight companies advancing assets for a greener future Amid efforts to move the world away from fossil fuels, energy metals are a key pathway to tackling climate change and transition towards a low-carbon future.
December 30, 2020 IAMGOLD, AngloGold Ashanti close Mali mine sale The $150 million Sadiola sale was first announced in December 2019, but delayed over a coup.
December 29, 2020 Zimbabwe bans use of mercury in mining The ban will affect small-scale gold miners who produce more than half of the country's bullion output.
December 24, 2020 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Canada rejects Shandong Gold’s bid to buy TMAC; Operations restart at Samarco; MMG declares force majeure on contracts after protests in Peru
December 24, 2020 Global Atomic shares jump on permit for Dasa project Company plans annual production of 4.4 million pounds at its uranium project in Niger.
December 23, 2020 DRC joins Cobalt Action Partnership The Cobalt Action Partnership aims to eliminate child and forced labor from the cobalt value chain and contribute to the sustainable development of communities.
December 23, 2020 South Africa approves South32 thermal coal operations sale Country's antitrust tribunal approved the sale to Seriti Resources Holdings.
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am
Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP If BHP keeps out of the current talks, it may consider another deal to retain its leadership. January 11, 2026 | 07:49 am