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.
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.
US in talks with Brazil on rare earth partnership: FT Some diplomats and lobbyists see a "chance of a deal" materializing, Financial Times said, citing officials involved in talks. January 18, 2026 | 10:42 am
