January 31, 2020 Congo creates state monopoly for artisanal cobalt The new company would also have a monopoly over other minerals designated "strategic" by the government.
January 30, 2020 Loulo-Gounkoto beats 2019 guidance, pioneers Barrick’s first solar power project It will add 20MW to the complex’s grid, reduce the unit cost of its power and cut carbon emissions by 40,000 tonnes per year.
January 30, 2020 South Africa’s Wescoal to break ground at new coal mine in February The new project is being developed amid a global pushback against the coal industry.
January 30, 2020 Congo moves to monopolize about 25% of all cobalt exports Newly created state monopoly will buy all output not extracted by industrial operators.
January 29, 2020 De Beers diamond sales jump after terrible year for gems The diamond miner De Beers sold the most gems since April 2019, in a sign the industry is starting to recover from a slump in demand.
January 28, 2020 Amplats sees profit more than doubling on metals rally The improved earnings show how higher metals prices are boosting mining companies’ bottom line.
January 28, 2020 Kibali mine beats guidance with record 2019 output The mine's production exceeded its 2019 guidance of 750,000 ounces by a substantial margin.
January 28, 2020 Danakali begins work to get Eritrean potash project off the ground Colluli has the potential to produce 944,000 tonnes of sop, a premium grade fertilizer, over its 200-year plus mine-life.
January 27, 2020 Petra Diamonds revenue slips as China, Hong Kong demand wanes The diamond miner has invested heavily in the Cullinan mine in South Africa.
January 26, 2020 Eskom CEO plans operations overhaul with slower breakup mulled Eskom’s inability to provide a regular supply of electricity is curbing mining, manufacturing and other industrial output.
Codelco, SQM seal lithium venture in Chile’s Atacama desert NovaAndino Litio, the venture, will control all lithium exploration, production and sales in the Atacama salar until 2060. December 27, 2025 | 09:38 am
