October 30, 2018

ICMM introduces innovation roadmap for cleaner mining vehicles

Following two innovation summits between ICMM members and suppliers, a governance model for collaboration has been designed.

October 30, 2018

Falling zinc price hammers Trafigura-backed Nyrstar in Q3

Nyrstar's CFO Michel Abaza said that no decision had yet been taken on how to tackle the company's debt levels but that the board would come back with a decision…

October 30, 2018

Belgium’s Nyrstar Q3 core profit plunges 74%

The plunge is a result of lower zinc treatment charges, rising energy prices and higher operating charges.

October 30, 2018

Chaarat Gold buys Armenian mine from Russia’s Polymetal for $55m

Deal is part of Chaarat’s intention of becoming a major regional player in Central Asia, with an annual production of 1 million ounces, which aims to reach through acquisitions.

October 30, 2018

Chaarat Gold says Centerra refused C$2B offer for firm, not just Kumtor

The gold miner has given up on Kumtor and decided to focus its efforts on completing a deal for Armenia-based Kapan Mining instead

October 29, 2018

World’s two top diamond miners join forces to test blockchain pilot

Alrosa has joined rival De Beers' Tracr industry blockchain traceability platform, aimed at clearing the supply chain of imposters and conflict diamonds.

October 26, 2018

Spain to close most coal mines by end of 2018

Government and unions reached a deal that will see €250 million invested in mining regions over the next ten years,

October 26, 2018

Trafigura-backed Finnish miner Terrafame to build EV battery plant

"Our goal is to complete the plant by the end of 2020, with commercial production commencing at the start of 2021," Joni Lukkaroinen, CEO of Terrafame

October 26, 2018

Mining tech firm Outotec warns on project problems, shares plunge

Malfunctioning furnaces tank Outotec's shares.

October 26, 2018

Glencore posts rise in copper, cobalt output on Katanga restart

Glencore's copper production rose to 1,063,100 tonnes from the start of this year and cobalt output jumped 8,700 tonnes to 28,500 tonnes.