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."

February 25, 2019

Former Xstrata boss Mick Davis to mine Guinea’s Zogota iron ore deposit

Project offers Davis an opportunity to relaunch his mining career that started in his native South Africa.

February 25, 2019

It’s happening — Barrick makes hostile $17.8 billion bid for Newmont

If successful, the move will create the world’s largest gold company with a value of around $42 billion at current market prices.

February 24, 2019

Dust samples from asteroid could help understand origin of precious minerals

Asteroids are considered one of the candidates that brought water to our planet, which they retain as hydrated minerals.

February 22, 2019

Golden Star boosts Father Brown inferred resource 93%

The company also updated the project’s indicated resource, which now totals 981,465 tonnes at 7.5 grams gold for 237,897 oz. gold.