October 1, 2019

Zimbabwe rejects US claim that diamond mine uses forced labour

Zimbabwe has accused the US of ignorance after blocking rough diamond imports from the Marange fields.

October 1, 2019

Congo mine deploys digital weapons in fight against conflict minerals

It's the latest initiative in eastern DRC to improve systems meant to show minerals entering global supply chains come from mines that don’t use child labour or fund warlords and…

September 30, 2019

NextSource announces updated FS for Madagascar graphite project

The new feasibility study takes into account updated mine capital equipment and mining costs.

September 27, 2019

Zambia scraps sales tax plan in concession to miners

Relations had soured over proposed tax changes and a dispute between government and Vedanta Resources over its Konkola Copper Mines unit.

September 27, 2019

Canada’s Banro halts Congo operations after militia attacks

The miner says relentless attacks, including the kidnapping of four employees in July, disrupted mining activities and forced it to suspend operations.

September 27, 2019

De Beers keeps special terms in place for another diamond sale

De Beers is continuing its policy of offering almost unprecedented flexibility to diamond buyers.

September 27, 2019

ArcelorMittal to review Canada, Brazil iron assets

Move comes as the world’s biggest steelmaker seeks to cut debt by divesting non-core businesses.

September 26, 2019

Muskmobiles running rivals off the road

Worldwide, in the first half of this year, Tesla deployed more battery power than its next three biggest rivals combined.

September 26, 2019

About 30 killed in landslide at Chad gold mine

The mine in the Tibesti region near the Libyan border collapsed early on Tuesday.

September 26, 2019

Access to water one of miners’ biggest challenges ahead — study

Despite successful efforts to manage water usage more efficiently, tougher environmental rules are increasing miners’ costs and risks, particularly those operating in arid regions or close to populated communities.