February 21, 2018 Apple in talks to buy cobalt directly from miners — report Electronics and car makers are racing to lock in supply agreements for cobalt amid fears of shortage.
February 21, 2018 Miners rich in cash are aiming for fat dividends, debt payments The mining industry is awash with cash, and so far it’s got two main uses — pay down debt and reward investors.
February 21, 2018 Glencore gives investors $2.9bn in dividends after ‘strongest’ results ever The Swiss miner and commodities trader Glencore said its solid finances will let it to pursue more acquisitions if opportunities arise.
February 20, 2018 Substance abuse in mines – better control with broader understanding The first priority for any mine is keeping workers who are under the influence of drugs and alcohol off the site. However, to manage and reduce incidents of abuse, a…
February 20, 2018 Tanzania’s new mining rules impose restrictions on foreign banks, insurers Tanzania is seeking to take more of the profits from its vast mineral resources by overhauling the fiscal and regulatory regime of its mining sector.
February 20, 2018 Barrick exec. to chair Global Mining Standards and Guidelines Group Barrick Gold’s Chief Innovation Officer, Michelle Ash, will become the new Chair of GMSG in May 2018.
February 20, 2018 AngloGold to revive Ghana mine that battled illegal miners Obuasi is expected to start gold production by the third quarter of 2019.
February 20, 2018 Congo’s Kabila yet to sign new mining code as deadline nears The President has 15 days from the time parliament sends him the bill to either sign it into law or return it to parliament for further deliberation. If he takes…
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.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
