June 30, 2020

Egypt says $1.8 billion gold deposit found

With estimated resources of 1 million gold ounces, the deposit was found on a concession run by state-owned Shalateen Mining Company.

June 29, 2020

Stellar Africa to aquire Altus’ gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire

Company has signed a nonbinding term sheet for the sale of its Prikro and Zenoula gold projects.

June 29, 2020

Vale asks court to dismiss Steinmetz request for documents

Vale says request is a “transparent publicity stunt” crafted to avoid paying a $2bn arbitration award.

June 28, 2020

Renewables sector falling short on human rights

New benchmark assesses 16 of world’s largest publicly-traded wind and solar producers against human rights standards.

June 26, 2020

Legal frameworks need improving for environmental, social impact assessments on mines

The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development has released its newest report.

June 26, 2020

Petra Diamonds puts up ‘for sale’ sign

The company is seeking offers, but has received none so far.

June 26, 2020

Shrinking aerospace demand to keep pressure on cobalt

Metal prices are at 10-month lows due to lower demand from the electric vehicle and aerospace sectors amid the pandemic.

June 26, 2020

Congo president wins approval for state mining company nominees

President Felix Tshisekedi won approval for his nominations to lead state mining company Gecamines.

June 26, 2020

World agencies step in as pandemic poverty hits artisanal miners

The World Bank is creating a dedicated emergency relief fund for the estimated 40 million artisanal and small-scale miners worldwide.

June 26, 2020

Congo suspends cobalt trade in key province on virus

Lualaba registered its first two positive covid-19 tests this week.