Congo civil society groups demand transparency in SOKIMO deal with AJN The criticism follows action by Barrick to block the proposed sale of Kibali, Congo's biggest gold mine. Reuters | February 28, 2020 | 1:19 pm
Shanghai copper, zinc inventories near 3-year high as virus hits demand Copper stockpiles rose 4.1% to 310,760 tonnes this week, while zinc inventories were up 11.8%. Reuters | February 28, 2020 | 11:10 am
Chile mining production up 1% in January Copper output reached 466,723 tonnes in January. Reuters | February 28, 2020 | 9:41 am
Uzbekistan eyes stake sales in mining giants The Navoi mining conglomerate accounts for 10% of Uzbekistan's industrial output and produces uranium, gold and other metals. Reuters | February 28, 2020 | 7:40 am
S.Africa’s Northam Platinum half-year earnings more than triple The company reported a three-fold increase in interim earnings. Reuters | February 27, 2020 | 9:01 pm
Lynas half-year profit plunges on Malaysia expenses amid weak market The company reported profit after tax of A$3.9 million for the six months ended Dec. 31. Reuters | February 27, 2020 | 3:26 pm
Vale preparing for potential fuel leak from damaged ore carrier MV Stellar Banner is stranded off the Brazilian northern coast. Reuters | February 27, 2020 | 2:39 pm
AJN shares slump after Barrick moves to block Kibali stake purchase Barrick issued a cease-and-desist notice to block AJN's acquisition of a 10% stake in the mine. Reuters | February 27, 2020 | 9:26 am
Chinese metals association suggests stockpiling as virus hits demand The start of stockpiling "can effectively alleviate the increase in inventory" at metal producers. Reuters | February 27, 2020 | 9:24 am
Implats posts 41% interim earnings jump, reinstates dividend Implats has turned a corner, buoyed by surging palladium and rhodium prices. Reuters | February 27, 2020 | 8:19 am
Nigeria’s government licenses two gold refineries Country's central bank will be the main off-taker, holding some of the gold in its reserves. Reuters | February 26, 2020 | 3:32 pm
Malaysia approves 3-year licence for Lynas’ rare earths The licence will allow it to continue processing rare earths at its $800 million plant in Kuantan. Reuters | February 26, 2020 | 2:51 pm