Zambia partners with Array Metals to process gold Africa’s second-largest copper producer, Zambia is trying to diversify its revenue base, and aims to produce 40,000 kg of gold in 2020. Reuters | May 20, 2020 | 10:18 am
Sulphur squeeze spells trouble for Congo’s miners Disruptions caused by covid-19 have pushed up prices for sulphur by about 10% this year in the DRC. Reuters | May 20, 2020 | 9:36 am
Congo’s Chamber of Mines head sees more M&A due to covid-19 The pandemic will drive a "survival of the fittest" in DRC's mining sector. Reuters | May 20, 2020 | 9:05 am
Harmony Gold confirms two covid-19 cases at Kalgold Kalgold’s production represents 3% of the company's total production. Reuters | May 20, 2020 | 7:55 am
Newcrest secures water supplies for Cadia mine In its latest quarterly report, the company had flagged that if adequate rainfall was not received, Cadia's production might be reduced in early 2021. Reuters | May 20, 2020 | 7:50 am
Mining companies rush to shield indigenous communities from coronavirus ESG investment analysts say they are watching mining companies closely to see how they cope with the coronavirus crisis. Reuters | May 19, 2020 | 3:59 pm
Brazil mining sector to quickly bounce back after covid-19 President of the industry association says the sector will be the first to respond to recovery of the Brazilian economy. Reuters | May 19, 2020 | 1:44 pm
China targets Australia barley, but what matters is coal, LNG, iron ore Move is seen as Beijing’s ongoing expression of displeasure over Canberra’s role in pushing for an international investigation into the origins of covid-19. Reuters | May 19, 2020 | 11:59 am
China shifts policy tack to plug its copper scrap gap Imports of higher-grade copper scrap have been reclassified from “waste” to “resource”. Reuters | May 19, 2020 | 11:12 am
Antofagasta cuts dividend on virus uncertainty Miner cut its 2019 final dividend by $70 million due to covid-19 restrictions in place in Chile. Reuters | May 19, 2020 | 9:33 am
PNG court to rule on Barrick challenge in June Papua New Guinea said it would take control of Porgera gold mine citing environmental and social problems. Reuters | May 19, 2020 | 8:25 am
Newmont expects higher costs, lowers 2020 capex Company expects total 2020 capital expenditure at about $1.3 billion. Reuters | May 19, 2020 | 8:13 am