Maike Group applies to court for pre-restructuring

Chile lowers copper price estimate for 2021 on weak demand, US stimulus

The world's top copper producing nation expects the metal to average $4.20 per pound this year, from a previous estimate of $4.30 per pound.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2021 | 6:45 am

FirstRand bank to scrap loans to new coal mines, plants from 2026

FirstRand bank to end loans to new coal mines, plants in 2026

It makes it one of only two big South African lenders to close the door on funding for such activities altogether.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2021 | 3:50 am

Nordgold and Columbus launch financial planning solution for miners

Nordgold and Columbus launch financial tool for miners

CN Planning Analytics is a planning, measurement, monitoring and reporting tool tailored specifically to miners.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2021 | 7:03 am

Petra Diamonds mulls selling Tanzania’s Williamson mine

Petra Diamonds mulls selling Williamson mine

The company noted it continues to engage in talks with Tanzania to bring the mine back online before year-end.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2021 | 3:53 am

OceanaGold to restart Didipio mine earlier than expected

The operation has been halted for over two years due to a dispute with a provincial government over the company’s license to operate.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2021 | 9:43 am

Murders of environment and land defenders hits record high

Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report

A record 227 people were killed in 2020 for standing up against developments, including mining projects, a report by Global Witness shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2021 | 7:20 am

Scientist working on autonomous swarms of robots to mine the Moon

Scientists working on autonomous swarms of robots to mine the Moon

NASA has granted a research team from the University of Arizona $500,000 to develop robots able to mine, excavate and even build simple structures on the Moon's surface.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2021 | 6:16 am

Lundin Mining CEO to leave the post by year’s end

Lundin Mining CEO to leave the post by year-end

Marie Inkster, one of very few females in top positions in the Canadian mining sector, joined Lundin in 2008 and served as CFO for ten years before being appointed president, CEO and director in 2018.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 10, 2021 | 8:13 am