August 6, 2020 New global tailings standard guidelines aim for zero harm The first-ever Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management is aimed at strengthening current best practices around tailings dams in the mining sector.
August 6, 2020 Glencore posts $2.6 billion loss, scraps dividend The miner and commodities trader will focus on debt reduction.
August 5, 2020 South Africa’s diamond polishers look to lockdown lovers to add shine South African firm Nungu Diamonds said its custom-made jewellery sales have grown 60% since country imposed a strict lockdown.
August 5, 2020 Cobalt price surges on transport delays from SA Transport delays from South Africa against an increasingly robust Chinese demand have fuelled a price rally for cobalt hydroxide.
August 5, 2020 Endeavour plans to initiate dividend payments – CEO Company said it is on track to achieve full-year production guidance for both Endeavour and Semafo assets.
August 4, 2020 Pensana shares up on new drill results in Angola Company reported final assay results from the last 86 holes of the 8,000 metre drill programme at the Longonjo project in Angola.
August 4, 2020 Nigeria moves to capture illegal gold sales to increase reserves As much as 18 tons of gold leaves Nigeria illegally every year and is shipped to Dubai.
August 4, 2020 Congo to suspend tax exemption for mining imports Africa's top copper producer had exempted mining companies from paying VAT on imports since 2016 to help them during a commodity price downturn.
August 4, 2020 Centamin earnings soar on higher gold prices, output The Egypt-focused gold miner's net profit jumped 280% to $74.8m from $19.7m in the first half of 2020 compared to the same period last year.
August 3, 2020 Barrick appoints two new exploration VPs The miner created vice president exploration positions for Africa and Middle East, and Latin America and Asia Pacific.
Goldman lifts year-end gold price forecast to $5,400 This year, the bank sees private investors competing with institutions for gold as they look to diversify their portfolios. January 22, 2026 | 08:56 am
