July 20, 2020 Iron ore’s African future is advancing, Rio Tinto says Firing up production from the small West African nation would add a new source of high-quality ore and deliver a challenge to Australia and Brazil.
July 17, 2020 Cobalt price: BMW avoids the Congo conundrum – for now German firm's unique deal with world's only primary cobalt mine avoids DRC human rights problems entirely, something no cellphone or carmaker can claim.
July 17, 2020 Lucara sales deal to keep cash flow from large stones coming for 2020 Company to sell production from its Karowe mine in Botswana through an agreement with HB Group, an Antwerp-based diamond manufacturer.
July 17, 2020 Intergovernmental Forum calls for resource taxation re-evaluation IGF has launched the Future of Resource Taxation, a new initiative aiming to improve the way governments collect revenue from the mining sector.
July 17, 2020 Deaths in South African mines fall to 51, lowest in a century A poor safety record in South African mines, which have some of the deepest in the world, has been a concern for investors.
July 17, 2020 Conflict gold in spotlight as investors flock to safe haven Suppliers are coming under pressure to make sure the metal hasn’t financed conflict or been linked to corruption or human rights abuses.
July 16, 2020 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Barrick Q2 output, covid disrupts $8.8 billion in mining, Pebble EIS and more...
July 16, 2020 Zambia rejects Glencore copper mine’s suspension plan Mopani said it would initiate an appeal against the Zambia Director of Mines' decision.
July 16, 2020 Nigeria hopes gold mining reforms can bring in $500 million a year The state has made artisanal mining legal to create extra revenues.
July 16, 2020 Anglo sticks to 2020 output goals after Q2 slump Overall production fell 18%, with diamonds, platinum, palladium, iron ore, coal and manganese all falling, while copper and nickel rose.
Chile delays copper output peak, cuts short-term forecasts Cochilco said Chile's copper output is set to reach 5.86 million metric tons in 2034, after hitting a peak of 6.06 million tons the previous year. January 19, 2026 | 07:59 am
