January 18, 2019

Record $93B private capital flows into natural resources

But only sliver of funds raised destined for mining and metals

January 18, 2019

Glencore tightens grip on Congo mining unit as scrutiny sharpens

Glencore tightened its grip by appointing new executives and entering a management services contract to run its troubled Congo copper and cobalt unit.

January 18, 2019

Mali’s gold production up 23% in 2018

Mali's industrial production of gold rose 23 percent last year to 60.8 tonnes, Mines Ministry spokesman Boubacar Sissoko said on Friday.

January 18, 2019

Burkina gold miners shaken by Islamic terror

This week, the country’s parliament voted to extend a state of emergency that has been in place since Dec. 31, by six months – following a string of terrorist incidents…

January 18, 2019

China Moly ups stake in giant Tenke copper mine to 80%

Company has agreed to buy BHR Newwood DRC Holdings Ltd, a holding company set up by private equity firm BHR to buy a 24% stake in the Congo mine in…

January 18, 2019

China’s slowdown is miners’ single biggest fear this year — report

Based on answers from 51 senior executives, lawyers White & Case say that trade tensions are the second largest challenge for the mining industry in 2019 and reveal what the…

January 17, 2019

TLT-Turbo African consolidation creates a market first turn key solution

TLT-Turbo has concluded the consolidation of several South African based operations.

January 17, 2019

Trevali announces executive overhaul

By Thusday afternoon, Trevali's stock had dropped 10%.

January 17, 2019

Canadian geologist Kirk Woodman murdered in Burkina Faso

Woodman was an accomplished and respected geologist with a career spanning over 30 years.

January 17, 2019

Palladium reaches another record as JPMorgan sees more upside

Investors appear to be ignoring the fact that weak sales figures have been reported for all major auto markets in recent days.