South Africa mine deaths fall to record low in 2019 A poor safety record has contributed to slower investment at some South African mines in recent years. Reuters | January 24, 2020 | 9:01 am
Greece to sell troubled nickel producer Larco’s assets Greece will start a liquidation process for Larco in the coming days. Reuters | January 24, 2020 | 8:55 am
Lynas on track to get new Malaysia permit by March The company said growth in the EV market is expected to result in a sharp rise in demand for heavy rare earth elements. Reuters | January 23, 2020 | 1:53 pm
Mercedes halves EV production target due to battery shortage The launch of the EQC has been hampered by production problems. Reuters | January 23, 2020 | 1:45 pm
ERG suspends Zambia refinery on shortage of cobalt, copper concentrates The miner said it was engaged with stakeholders and was exploring other sources of feed in order to resume operations. Reuters | January 23, 2020 | 1:41 pm
Anglo’s fourth-quarter output rises on Brazil mine strength Company reported a 4% increase in fourth-quarter production. Reuters | January 23, 2020 | 9:58 am
Wesfarmers defers lithium project investment decision Final investment decision on the Mt Holland lithium project has been delayed by a year. Reuters | January 23, 2020 | 9:09 am
Galaxy Resources to slash output at flagship lithium mine in 2020 Cost reduction would continue to be a major focus at Mt Cattlin in 2020. Reuters | January 23, 2020 | 9:05 am
Indonesia’s state miner agrees on price scheme to acquire Vale unit Mining Industry Indonesia will use the average stock price for the past 12 months to acquire a 20% stake in Vale Indonesia. Reuters | January 22, 2020 | 9:15 am
Over 400 jobs at risk at Weatherly Namibia copper mine Weatherly, weighed by some $140 million in debt, is set to halt operations at its Tschudi mine. Reuters | January 22, 2020 | 9:07 am
Pollution insurance costs to jump for US tailings dams after Vale disaster In an industry beset with tight margins, such cost hikes are not ideal. Reuters | January 21, 2020 | 4:01 pm
Teck oil sands project splits Canada’s indigenous people, poses challenge for Trudeau A decision is due by the end of February. Reuters | January 21, 2020 | 12:53 pm