South Africa could use mining royalties to set up sovereign fund Many analysts are sceptical about the government idea, given that South Africa's mining industry is in decline. Reuters | February 19, 2020 | 9:23 am
Hudbay secures access to Pampacancha deposit in Peru The land agreement with the Chilloroya community paves the way for mining to begin by year-end. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 19, 2020 | 9:01 am
Rising metals prices spur Sibanye to second-half rebound Strike action had disrupted operations in the first half of 2019. Reuters | February 19, 2020 | 7:29 am
Newmont’s Boddington to become world’s first autonomous gold mine A driverless fleet will enhance safety and productivity and is also expected to extend the mine’s life by at least two years. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 19, 2020 | 5:09 am
IAMGOLD reports 2019 attributable reserves of 16.7 million ounces Reserves decreased by 6% to 16.7 million ounces. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 18, 2020 | 3:10 pm
Rick Rule: Buying this may be the best opportunity in exploration Prospect generators are a great resource to reduce financial risk of developing a project. Maurice Jackson | February 18, 2020 | 12:39 pm
Zimbabwe threatens to withdraw mining licences over unpaid fees Those who owe money are being given until April 30 to pay up, failing which the mining title will be lost. Reuters | February 18, 2020 | 11:51 am
Billionaire Sawiris hopes to join Egypt gold rush as rules eased Country to announce its first exploration tender in about three years by March. Bloomberg News | February 18, 2020 | 9:57 am
Spearmint expands gold prospects in Quebec The company now holds 10,000 acres of prospective land. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 18, 2020 | 6:15 am