Congo’s South Kivu governor suspends mining operations in provinceThe decision will hit artisanal miners of metals such as gold and tin hard, as they are the region's dominant producers.Reuters | July 19, 2024 | 10:12 am
Royal Cornwall Museum unveils new mineral gallery with 12,000 samplesHome to over one million artefacts, RCM is the caretaker…Staff Writer | July 11, 2024 | 4:30 pm
Trinity Metals gets $3.8 million US funding for ESG projects at Rwanda operationsTrinity was formed from the merger of Africa’s largest tungsten…Staff Writer | July 4, 2024 | 4:38 pm
China producers rush to deliver surplus zinc to Shanghai exchange Producers are rushing to send 30,000-40,000 metric tons of refined zinc to warehouses registered with the Shanghai Futures Exchange ahead of November contract expiry on Friday. Reuters | November 14, 2024 | 9:13 am
Harmony Gold names Beyers Nel new CEO amid copper pivot Harmony Gold appointed Beyers Nel as chief executive officer. Reuters | November 14, 2024 | 7:15 am
Antofagasta unveils South America’s first hydrogen train Antofagasta is deploying the hydrogen-powered locomotive as part of efforts to reduce fossil fuel reliance and greenhouse gas emissions. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2024 | 4:11 am
Deep sea mining risks over $560 billion in countries’ annual export earnings — report Even in optimal scenarios, the activity would generate only $6.25 million in tax revenue for countries involved, says Planet Tracker. MINING.COM Editor | November 14, 2024 | 1:00 am
Abitibi Metals boosts resource by 62% at B26 polymetallic deposit in Quebec Indicated resources increased to 11.3 million tonnes from 6.9 Mt. Staff Writer | November 13, 2024 | 4:28 pm
Citigroup cuts copper forecast on tariffs risk, China outlook The bank has cut its short-term outlook for copper prices by 11% to $8,500 a ton over the next three months. Bloomberg News | November 13, 2024 | 2:52 pm
Hudbay Minerals shares up on record gold production in Manitoba During Q3, the Manitoba operations produced 62,468 oz. of gold. Staff Writer | November 13, 2024 | 10:08 am
China’s copper market needs more stimulus, says top importer The copper market in China is at a critical juncture. Bloomberg News | November 13, 2024 | 10:05 am
COP29 spotlights critical minerals as African women count the cost Africa holds over 40% of the world's reserves of transition minerals like cobalt, lithium and copper. Reuters | November 13, 2024 | 9:56 am