February 19, 2018 Congo’s cobalt hopes risk the same ruinous road as Thai rice: Russell The DRC's attempts to extract more from cobalt will unleash a wave of unintended consequences, none of which will be positive for the government in Kinshasa.
February 19, 2018 Signs of thaw in South Africa mine fight as Ramaphosa starts SA mining companies agreed to postpone a legal challenge to the government’s new industry rules after Ramaphosa said he’s committed to finding a solution.
February 19, 2018 Glencore, Randgold form group to challenge Congo law changes Glencore and Randgold are clubbing together in a bid to stop sweeping legal reforms, claiming their interests were poorly served by the industry body.
February 19, 2018 Petra Diamonds’ first-half core earnings fall 8% Petra was hurt mainly by a strike at its South Africa operations and the blocking of a consignment of diamonds in Tanzania.
February 19, 2018 Amplats announces first dividend in 7 years, plans no big projects this year Amplats' investment stance highlights the fragile state of platinum mining in South Africa.
February 19, 2018 Mining M&A jumps to 4-year high – expect more in 2018 New report says "deals in lithium, copper and cobalt are expected to feature high on the agenda of management teams across the industry."
February 18, 2018 2017 gold deposits boasting the highest-grade drill intersections 8,126 grams per meter!
February 18, 2018 Moody’s bullish on base metals, US steel Base metals should continue to do well in 2018 along with the US steel industry, though American coal will continue to lose ground to natural gas.
February 16, 2018 Acacia Mining admits in talks with Chinese over potential sale of Tanzania assets Tanzania's top gold producer said in conversations with potential investors over a stake in some or all of its operations in the East African nation.
February 16, 2018 Vale’s iron ore output hit record high in 2017 Output of the steelmaking material reached 366.5 million tonnes last year, boosted by record high productionat Vale's northern system, which composed of its Carajás, Serra Leste and the massive S11D…
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