November 4, 2020

S.African commission condemns killing of activist who opposed coal mine

The country's South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) condemned what it described as the “cold-blooded murder” of an environmental activist.

November 3, 2020

Rainbow, Bosveld to develop SA rare earths project

The Phalaborwa rare earths project contains about 35 million tonnes of gypsum resulting from historic phosphate hard rock mining.

November 3, 2020

S.Africa minister says Sibanye ‘stole’ Black ownership rating

Gwede Mantashe accused miner of breaching regulations on Black ownership targets at its gold operations.

November 2, 2020

Ghana high court considers NGO case against bauxite mine

The government claims that mining should go ahead because not all the Atewa Forest Reserve is protected.

November 2, 2020

Kamoa-Kakula achieves another monthly development record

Underground development at the copper project in the DRC totalled 2,172 metres in October.

November 2, 2020

AngloGold doubles dividend payout ratio as rally boosts cash

The gold producer said it will return 20% of free cash flow before growth capital to shareholders.

November 1, 2020

Mali’s auditor general recommends review of mining contracts

The country's Auditor General said conventions establishing mining companies include clauses that do not always guarantee the protection of the interests of the state

October 30, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

US court upholds miners’ rights to explore on federal lands; Nordgold submits off-market bid for Cardinal in takeover war, Over $1 trillion needed for energy transition metals...

October 30, 2020

Anglo American CEO says not responsible for lead poisoning in Zambia

South African law firm Mbuyisa Moleele and UK-based Leigh Day filed the class action suit last week on behalf of what they say is estimated to be more than 100,000…

October 29, 2020

NASA finds rare metal asteroid worth more than global economy

The heavy-metal object, called “16 Psyche”, is worth $10,000 quadrillion. That's 70,000 times the world's economy.