August 20, 2021 Madagascar mining minister resigns, citing online ‘slander’ Oonline criticism arose from charges of fraud Randrianasolo had faced in 2018 but were subsequently dismissed.
August 19, 2021 Zambian mines look to new leader to unlock $2 billion investment Companies including First Quantum Minerals and EMR Capital are ready to raise funding for the projects.
August 19, 2021 Chile court orders BHP’s Cerro Colorado mine to stop pumping from aquifer A ruling in January by Chile's Supreme Court upheld local indigenous communities' complaint.
August 19, 2021 Factbox: What are Afghanistan’s untapped minerals and resources? A former mines minister of the country once said the natural resources could be worth up to $3 trillion.
August 19, 2021 Japan appears poised to join the laboratory-made diamond party Production of lab-grown diamonds reached 6 to 7 million carats in 2020, with most of the sales coming from the US.
August 19, 2021 Kodiak pauses drilling because of wildfire The company does not expect a material impact on its fully funded drill pogramme at MPD.
August 19, 2021 Gold Fields’ profit doubles, new CEO to look at acquisitions The company expects to end the year with production of 2.3-2.35 million ounces of gold with no change to the production guidance.
August 19, 2021 SQM sees earnings jump on higher lithium prices, demand The company reported second-quarter earnings of $89.8 million compared with $50.8 million in the year-ago period.
August 19, 2021 Taliban’s return clouds long-delayed plans for Afghanistan’s resources Afghanistan's vast mineral wealth has been trumpeted as a path to economic independence for the country but instability has repeatedly hampered past projects.
August 18, 2021 Russell: BHP’s petroleum exit shows oil and gas may follow coal’s path to toxic status It's likely that this deal signals that the era of paying premiums to acquire oil and gas assets is over.
Ports for Australia’s Pilbara iron ore region closed due to cyclone Port Hedland, about 1,300 km (800 miles) north of Western Australia's state capital, Perth, is the world's biggest export point for iron ore. February 07, 2026 | 11:40 am
