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.

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.