Sandfire granted licence for copper mine in Botswana The 3.2 million tonnes per annum Motheo open pit mine could help Botswana curb its dependence on diamond mining. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 7, 2021 | 6:59 am
Wellbeing of 25 chinchillas weighs on Gold Fields access to 3.5 million gold ounces Inquiry into whether attempts to move a colony of endangered rodents to make way for a gold mine harmed them may result in fines, permit suspension. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 7, 2021 | 3:45 am
Alrosa unveils new diamond tracking method The nanotechnology-based technology marks each diamond with a 3D code containing in-depth information about the stone. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2021 | 9:15 am
Fortescue produces first green iron ore, part of carbon neutrality goal The company has produced both green iron and green cement in trials that are part of its goal to be a top player in the renewable energy market. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2021 | 7:02 am
AngloGold names ex-BHP exec Calderon as new CEO Appointment of the Colombian expert ends a nearly year-long head hunt that has weighed on the shares of the No. 3 gold miner. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2021 | 3:52 am
Condor Gold La India starter pits hold nearly 60,000 ounces of gold The satellites pits are expected to quicken the payback period and enhance the La India project's economics. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 5, 2021 | 6:53 am
Glencore names Kalidas Madhavpeddi as new chairman Appointment comes one week after Gary Nagle replaced Ivan Glasenberg as CEO and marks a shift to new leadership for the company. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 5, 2021 | 4:09 am
Nauru puts UN on two-year deadline to make deep-sea mining rules The Pacific island nation has notified a United Nations body of plans to start deep-sea mining, giving the International Seabed Authority two years to complete long-running talks on rules governing the new and controversial industry. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 2, 2021 | 2:45 pm
Vale autonomous trucks have hauled 100Mt at Brucutu The amount of ore transported is equivalent to the weight of 35,000 major soccer stadiums like the famous Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 2, 2021 | 9:15 am
General Motors moves to secure US-sourced lithium for its EVs The US largest automaker is investing “multi millions” in a lithium project poised to become the country's largest by 2024. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 2, 2021 | 5:47 am