February 27, 2019

Eskom’s Molefe ‘stonewalled’ Glencore ex-CEO says

Nedbank Ltd. estimates that corruption, maladministration and bad policies shaved $33.9 billion off the nation’s GDP between May 2014 and February 2018.

February 27, 2019

Codelco to kick off Chuquicamata underground by mid-year

Codelco's second largest copper operation by size is expected to fully transition to underground block cave mining this year.

February 26, 2019

Nornickel expects bigger palladium supply deficit in 2019

The global palladium market deficit is forecast at 800,000 ounces compared with 600,000 ounces in 2018.

February 26, 2019

Botswana offers Zimbabwe $600m in loans — report

Zimbabwe's diamond sector has struggled since the government kicked out private companies from the eastern Marange fields.

February 26, 2019

‘Bubble’ warning sounds over 2019’s hottest commodity

Palladium’s deficit-driven ascent has some analysts warning of the growing potential for a correction given the rapid sprint upward.

February 26, 2019

Congo and Zambia win fight with copper miners — but at a cost

The current supply turbulence, however, promises more volatility ahead for cobalt as well as copper.

February 26, 2019

Brazil’s deadly dam collapse pushes miners to set global rules for tailings

The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), a London-based industry group representing 27 companies, is setting an independent panel of experts to develope a global standard for tailings facilities…

February 26, 2019

Barrick-Newmont merger would leave up to $7B of assets up for grabs

The portfolio would include their Kalgoorlie super pit 50/50 joint-venture in Western Australia, as well as other regional assets such as Porgera, Tanami and Boddington mines.

February 25, 2019

De Beers consolidates Canadian, South African assets

De Beers announced the change as its mining footprint in both countries is shrinking.

February 25, 2019

Steinmetz stages Guinea comeback in Sarkozy-brokered deal

"A good agreement is much better than any war."