June 23, 2020

Tesla’s reluctant commitment to cobalt a warning to others

Just when Tesla seemed to be pivoting away from using cobalt in its batteries, it signs a long-term supply deal with Glencore.

June 23, 2020

Congo officials vow to tackle child labour at mines

Pandemic could drive more families to put their children to work in mines, officials said.

June 23, 2020

Banro agrees sale of Namoya mine in Congo

Company was looking to sell mine after repeated attacks by militia.

June 22, 2020

Barrick kicks off drill campaign at Loncor JV

Drill program focused on several priority gold targets within the Ngayu greenstone belt in the DRC.

June 22, 2020

The masters of the diamond world are losing control

De Beers struggles to generate interest from its customers while at least five buyers have broken from their long-term contracts with Alrosa.

June 22, 2020

Glencore hit by another probe over Congo dealings

Switzerland has opened a criminal investigation into Glencore's possible failure to prevent alleged corruption in the DRC.

June 19, 2020

Investors, corporates don’t view ESG risks alike – report

The 2020 Metals and Mining Survey obtained responses from more than 100 corporate issuers and investors active in the sector.

June 19, 2020

Tanzanian Gold kicks off commercial production at Buckreef

An ongoing drill program has more than doubled the project's measured and indicated resources.

June 19, 2020

Glencore’s venture with Merafe starts job cuts

The venture runs seven chrome mines and five ferrochrome plants in South Africa, and employs a total of 11,448.

June 19, 2020

Barrick alerts authorities after fake news in Zambia

News release circulated on social media in Zambia claiming the gold miner sold its Lumwana copper mine.