January 5, 2021 R&B star Akon enters Congo mining sector in JV with state company Congo is Africa's top producer of copper and the world's leading miner of cobalt.
January 5, 2021 Hedge funds raise mining shorts as covid vaccines seen tamping gold gains RBC has also cut its 2021 forecast for gold to $1,810 per ounce from $1,893.
January 5, 2021 Agnico snaps up Nunavut miner TMAC in $226m deal Move comes only two weeks after Canada blocked the takeover of TMAC Resources by China’s Shandong Gold.
January 5, 2021 South African stocks climb as haven demand boosts gold miners They advanced for a second day, as demand for haven assets supported bullion prices amid the latest news on the coronavirus pandemic.
January 4, 2021 Trump to approve land swap for Rio Tinto’s Resolution copper project Native American tribes say it will destroy sites of cultural and religious value.
January 4, 2021 South Africa nabs trio with 74 kg of gold in hand luggage Investigations, with the assistance of Interpol, are under way to determine the origin of the gold.
January 3, 2021 Central African rebels attack mining town before election results announced At least five rebels were killed and two army soldiers wounded in the clashes in Bangasso.
December 31, 2020 Billionaire Friedland’s SPAC readies funds for clean-power push Ivanhoe Capital Acquisition Corp. is raising $200 million to invest in industries key to the global energy transition.
December 31, 2020 B2Gold Masbate Mine increased mill uptime with unique lining design and improved throughput by 33% At the B2Gold Masbate Mine in the Philippines, grinding efficiency is the top priority.
December 31, 2020 After golden year for precious metals, silver set to shine in 2021 Analysts say silver's dual role and its greater volatility mean it could fare better than gold.
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