September 25, 2019 How blockchain can track conflict minerals Several companies have begun using or offering blockchain solutions to address some of the problems associated with conflict minerals.
September 25, 2019 Platinum Group Metals boosts reserves at Waterberg mine with new DFS Under the DFS mine plan, first production is estimated in late 2023 with ramp-up to steady state by 2027.
September 25, 2019 Sibanye to axe over 5,000 jobs in Marikana restructuring The precious metals miner said that 3,904 were permanent positions, while 1,366 were contractors.
September 24, 2019 Rising resource nationalism in Africa ups stakes for miners — report Central Africa’s copperbelt, and Tanzania capture the bulk of resource nationalism risks, Verisk Maplecroft says.
September 24, 2019 Global copper deficit deepens as Chile, Indonesia production drops The international refined copper market ended the first half of 2019 with a supply shortfall of about 220,000 tonnes.
September 23, 2019 First Quantum slumps after saying it’s not in takeover talks The owner of Africa’s biggest copper mine is headed for the biggest loss in seven weeks.
September 23, 2019 Petra finds 20.08-carat blue diamond at flagship Cullinan mine Recovery demonstrates the quality of Petra's asset base, as the Cullinan diamond mine remains a significant source of rare blue diamonds, said the company.
September 22, 2019 Cobalt price boost as electric vehicle loadings surge New study shows despite ongoing thrifting efforts, cobalt use per electric vehicle sold around the world this year is up 45%.
September 22, 2019 Canadian student discovers new mineral inside a diamond The new mineral was named goldschmidtite.
September 20, 2019 Palladium price peaks at new record high, rhodium roaring "Any signs of stimulus from the Chinese auto market could lead to additional upside price potential."
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
