September 2, 2020

Nigeria says can tap mineral wealth despite covid-19, unrest

The countryaims to have 50 mines in operation by 2023.

September 2, 2020

Danakali flags improvements to Eritrea potash project

The miner has identified environmental and economic optimization opportunities at its Colluli potash project in Eritrea.

September 2, 2020

Ivanhoe expects first copper at Kakula in less than a year

Ivanhoe Mines said total underground development to date at Kakula has surpassed the 20 km mark – about 6 km ahead of schedule.

September 1, 2020

Virtual reality gaming moves into mine safety training

Anglo American is creating virtual reality training experiences at some platinum mines in South Africa.

September 1, 2020

Gem Diamonds finds 233 carat rough at Letšeng mine

It's the second type II white rough over 100 carats recovered in Lesotho in ten days.

August 31, 2020

Friedland’s Nimba iron ore project to get World Bank backing

MIGA, the bank’s agency for foreign investment, may inject up to $135 million into HPX's project.

August 31, 2020

AngloGold, Barrick to sell 80% of Morila mine in conflict-ridden Mali

The partners will sell their majority stake to Australian miner Mali Lithium.

August 30, 2020

China Moly’s H1 cobalt production down 24%

The company produced 6,543 tonnes of cobalt metal in January-June this year, down from the 8,614 tonnes it produced in the first half of 2019.

August 28, 2020

Investors who missed gold rush pile into platinum funds

More than 600,000 ounces of platinum have been added to ETFs since mid-May, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

August 28, 2020

Rhodium price on track for new record as mine output plummets

Shortages force PGM miners to source metal on the open market to honour contract volumes.