Be it gold, copper, cobalt or uranium, the African continent has powerful resources for mining.

Canada's Arctic territory Nunavut has delayed public hearings about a key water disposal project at Agnico Eagle Mines' gold mine as the region grapples with a new wave of coronavirus.

The platinum miner said group production in the nine months to March 31 rose by 11% to 17.38 million tonnes.

Mining companies produced 65.2 tonnes of gold last year but discovered a further 65.7 tonnes of additional reserves.

The number of electric cars on the world’s roads now more than 10 million, and set for significant growth over the coming decade, IEA reports.