Lynas’ rare earth licence renewal in Malaysia challenged in court The lawsuit challenges the Malaysian government's decision to renew the company’s operating licence last year. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 17, 2020 | 6:40 am
Rio Tinto readies to close world’s biggest diamond mine The miner expects to see production of rough diamonds drop from 17 million carats last year to 12-14 million in 2020 as a result. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 17, 2020 | 2:56 am
Scotgold readies to open Scotland’s first commercial gold mine Chief executive Richard Gray expects to see a "mini gold rush" in the Scottish Highlands in coming years. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2020 | 6:41 am
IAMGOLD’s 2019 production falls short, CEO to retire Attributable gold production last year reached 726,000 gold ounces, compared to the 765,000 to 810,000 ounces the company expected. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2020 | 3:52 am
Rising civil unrest adds to mining risks in 2020 Risk consultancy Verisk Maplecroft foresees as many as 75 countries having to deal with soaring public rage over a variety of topics, including economic inequality. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2020 | 4:01 pm
Chile regulator backs SQM lithium production expansion Chile’s Environmental Superintendent (SMA) said the ruling invalidating the miner's plan was "unfounded." Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2020 | 3:58 am
Continental Gold shareholders urged to back Zijin’s $1bn takeover deal China’s No.1 gold producer wants access to Continental’s flagship Buritica project in Colombia. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2020 | 7:15 am
Savannah Resources completes licensing for Mozambique JV with Rio Tinto The miner said full tenement permitting of Mutamba is now completed and expects to begin production before year-end. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2020 | 5:49 am
Endeavour Mining drops bid for Centamin The Canadian miner will not make a firm offer for Centamin, citing a lack of information received during the due diligence process. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2020 | 2:59 am
Resolute in talks to sell Ravenswood gold mine to EMR Capital The asset could fetch up to A$300 million ($207 million). Cecilia Jamasmie | January 13, 2020 | 9:03 am