September 9, 2020

South Africa’s power cuts weigh on miners’ investment decisions

Power supply disruptions from Eskom could have a bearing on mining companies' growth.

September 9, 2020

Gemfields steps up efforts to tap Chinese market

A report highlighted the “huge potential” for ethically sourced gems in that market.

September 9, 2020

Resolute Mining scraps 2020 targets on Mali strike threat

Resolute said unionized workers at its Syama gold mine plan to go on a 10-day strike if demands are not met.

September 9, 2020

Petra Diamonds accused of human rights abuses in Tanzania

The company faces allegations of deaths and injuries resulting from the actions of security guards at its Williamson mine.

September 8, 2020

Definitive feasibility study for Kakula confirms giant mine

Latest studies on Ivanhoe and Zijin’s Kamoa-Kakula project in the DRC show the asset could become the world’s second largest copper mine.

September 8, 2020

Zimbabwe bans mining in wildlife parks

Conservationists accused two Chinese companies of exploring for coal in the biggest national park, Hwange.

September 8, 2020

Shandong increases offer price for Cardinal Resources

Cardinal's board of directors has urged shareholders to accept a revised off-market takeover proposal.

September 7, 2020

Tesla joins cobalt group supporting artisanal Congo miners

The new initiative is also backed by Glencore and Chinese refiner Zhejiang Huayou.

September 3, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Cobalt prices surge on electronics boom, Friedland’s Nimba iron ore project, gold price falls on economic recovery hopes, and more.

September 3, 2020

Implats earnings up nearly 400% on weak rand, costly metal

The miner said the dollar basket price of the main minerals it mines rose by 46% year-on-year.