Russian businessman Potanin says he may raise stake in Nornickel Potanin currently owns 34.6% of Nornickel, the world's largest palladium producer with a market value of $43.6 billion. Reuters | November 20, 2019 | 9:20 am
Sycamore Mining signs deal with Guinea to redevelop Kiniero gold mine The mine has been out of production since Canada’s Semafo placed it under care and maintenance in 2014 and sold it to New Dawn Mining. Reuters | November 20, 2019 | 9:09 am
Homes, land destroyed as desperate Zimbabweans turn to illegal gold mining With Zimbabwe going through its worst economic crisis in a decade, desperate citizens are turning to illegal gold mining to make a living. Reuters | November 19, 2019 | 9:34 pm
SEC opens preliminary probe of Vale over dam tragedy The US regulator decided to proceed with the probe of the company last week after a meeting with Brazilian prosecutors. Reuters | November 19, 2019 | 12:12 pm
EU launches probe into Aurubis purchase of recycler Metallo Aurubis, Europe's biggest copper smelter, said in May it had agreed to buy Metallo for 380 million euros ($420.7 million). Reuters | November 19, 2019 | 10:50 am
Mine workers demanded more protection before deadly Burkina Faso attack Local employees expressed their fears at a June meeting, Reuters sources say. Reuters | November 19, 2019 | 10:00 am
Australia signs critical minerals research agreement with US GeoScience Australia and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) signed the agreement, which did not mention any specific funding. Reuters | November 19, 2019 | 9:02 am
Proposed standards for mining waste dams draw concerns from industry trade group The world's largest mining trade group said it has concerns with standards being considered for global tailings dam safety. Reuters | November 18, 2019 | 10:38 am
Nornickel plans to cut dividends to boost investment The company plans to cut dividends in 2023-2025 and expects to resume payouts once it starts to generate more cash after 2025. Reuters | November 18, 2019 | 9:28 am
Russia’s Rusal faces tough market for aluminium even after sanctions dropped Most aluminium sellers have run into difficulties during the current negotiating season. Reuters | November 18, 2019 | 9:19 am
Indonesia hopes for environmental nod soon for battery-grade nickel plants Indonesia wants to become a global hub for producing and exporting electric vehicles (EVs) to Asia and beyond. Reuters | November 18, 2019 | 9:07 am
Australia’s Galaxy Resources to cut costs, volumes at flagship mine Australian lithium miners have come under pressure in recent months amid plummeting prices for the metal. Reuters | November 17, 2019 | 10:12 pm