January 5, 2020

Mineral supply for green tech should be part of climate negotiations – scientists

Researchers recognize that mining, metals, and materials extraction is the hidden foundation of the low-carbon transition.

December 30, 2019

Rio Tinto to restart South African unit in 2020 after security scare

Rio said regular production by RBM, which produces ilmenite ore for titanium from mineral sand deposits, will be reached in early 2020.

December 29, 2019

Zambia’s energy regulator allows state power utility to hike prices

The new measure will not affect global mining firms operating in the country.

December 27, 2019

Alrosa, ZCDC sign final agreements to form Zimbabwean JV

The joint venture will focus on prospect and exploration work for primary diamond deposits in the African country.

December 26, 2019

Gold makes headway above $1,500 on path to best year since 2010

Heading into the new year, there are mixed views on gold’s prospects.

December 26, 2019

Zambia to make copper miners account for gold

Africa's second-largest copper producer was missing out on revenue because only one large mine was declaring its gold output.

December 24, 2019

MINING.COM: Top 10 most popular posts of 2019

It's been a tumultuous year in mining and the most read articles of 2019 show an industry grappling with technological change, market volatility and climate change, but still unafraid to…

December 24, 2019

Congo court says state-owned miner Gecamines owes billionaire $168 million

Gecamines took out the loan from Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler to pay tax advances to the treasury.

December 24, 2019

South Africa proposes 20% carried interest in oil and gas law

The draft policy also calls for at least a 10% participating interest by black partners and the establishment of a Petroleum Agency.

December 23, 2019

Euphoria, greed and fear mark 2010s for commodities investors

A brighter outlook for global economy could bolster cyclical stocks in 2020 as risk-on trades make a comeback.