November 30, 2020

De Beers plans to clean up diamond supply chain, be carbon neutral by 2030

The initiative is the latest example of a miner setting sustainability goals in an industry blamed for depletion of natural resources, smuggling and child labor in supply lines.

November 30, 2020

Botswana Diamonds acquires Sekaka from embattled Petra

The acquisition of Sekaka grants the miner access to three prospecting licenses in the southern African country.

November 27, 2020

Global Exploration Snapshot: Companies with exciting projects on the go

Eight companies with assets poised for growth.

November 27, 2020

Vedanta continues search for worker trapped at Gamsberg

The mine shutdown helped push prices for zinc to an 18-month high last week.

November 27, 2020

Eurasian Resources DRC copper, cobalt facility to undergo Responsible Minerals Assurance Process

The RMAP validates conformance with standards related to responsibly sourced minerals in their supply chains.

November 26, 2020

Dubai gets Arab Gulf’s first, and perhaps last, coal power plant

Dubai is starting up the $3.4 billion Hassyan coal plant, with capacity being increased from an initial 600 mega watts to 2,400 by 2023.

November 24, 2020

Cardinal Resources attracts third bidder in takeover war

A Ghanaian suitor has offered $1.05 per share, becoming the third bid Cardinal receives this year.

November 23, 2020

Trafigura inks cobalt deal with DRC artisanal miners

Agreement with the Congolese government will help improve conditions at informal mine sites in return for cobalt supplies.

November 22, 2020

Ghanaian government expects increased gold production in 2020

Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources said this goal is achievable as production hasn’t stopped.

November 22, 2020

Search for last miner trapped at Gamsberg goes on, mining halted

The search continues and mining activity remains suspended at Gamsberg.