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.

October 29, 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater posts record Q3 profit on higher metals prices

Group EBITDA soared 182% to $922 million in the quarter ended September, compared with a year earlier.

October 29, 2020

First Quantum sees no negative impact from potential Zambia default – CFO

Zambia was struggling with its ballooning debt before the pandemic and looks headed for a messy and protracted default.

October 29, 2020

​How mining can affect food security in Africa

Mining and other extractive industries can have a significant impact upon a local population's food security.

October 29, 2020

Robex Resources’ Nampala mine in Mali goes solar

The Canadian miner partnered with Vivo Energy to build a hybrid production and supply project on-site.

October 28, 2020

Barrick’s Mark Bristow on building a license to operate

Bristow said the main driver behind having a strong license to operate is that mining companies are “stewards of national assets.”

October 28, 2020

South Africa needs $11bn to help transition from coal, study says

South Africa is almost entirely dependent on coal for electricity.

October 28, 2020

China Moly boosts Q3 cobalt output by 21%

China Moly's annual production target for cobalt was set at 14,000-17,000 tonnes.

October 28, 2020

Nordgold submits off-market bid for Cardinal in takeover war

It is supplementing its A$1-per-share bid with an off-market offer of equal value in an effort to defeat Shandong Gold.

October 28, 2020

Gem Diamonds back in the black on higher prices

Gem Diamonds reduced its net debt by $6.6 million in the July-September quarter, ending the period with $1.1 million in cash.