February 4, 2020 Congo’s 2019 copper output up 17%, cobalt production falls 20% Copper production rose to 1.433 million tonnes in 2019.
February 4, 2020 Russia’s comeback in Africa favours profit over long-term influence — analyst Moscow claims to a host of resources are based on shaky grounds at best, consultancy Verisk Maplecroft says.
February 4, 2020 Gem Diamonds finds 183-carat rough at Letšeng mine in Lesotho Analysts say that while the diamond showed signs of breakage, it could fetch more than $5 million.
February 3, 2020 Platinum mining giant says South Africa running out of time While South Africa’s platinum producers have benefited from a surge in metal prices, mining investors are being deterred by regulatory uncertainty and power shortages.
February 3, 2020 Congo’s new artisanal cobalt monopoly could seek private partner The new company would be managed independently by state mining company Gecamines.
February 3, 2020 Copper price and coronavirus: “Black swan like no other” Copper price touches lowest since May 2017 on Monday – new report says pandemic could drop industrial metals prices another 26%.
February 3, 2020 Miners need to adopt next-generation values to battle reputation crisis, says Anglo American boss Mark Cutifani says that, regrettably, the mining industry is still seen as one that takes more than it gives.
February 3, 2020 Social investors, emissions reduction efforts to shape mining’s short-term future — report Deloitte’s “Tracking the Trends” annual mining report, warns mining leaders they will have to work this year on building trust with communities, consumers and investors.
February 2, 2020 Gold mine gangs tote AK-47s to outgun South African police After meeting with gold mining companies in October, the Minister of Police Bheki Cele started considering plans to set up a task force to tackle violence.
January 31, 2020 Mining veteran’s $2.2bn palladium bet to pay dividends The rally in palladium has helped Sibanye more than triple its value over the past 12 months.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
