Gecamines plans overhaul of mining JVs in world’s top cobalt supplier The Democratic Republic of Congo's state miner is broadening a push to extract more from its copper and cobalt joint ventures Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 8:11 am
JSW Steel in talks with Whitehaven for coal mine stake Whitehaven in January said it was exploring a potential sell-down of about 20% of its Blackwater mine. Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 7:54 am
Swiss January gold exports highest in six years on strong Asian sales "Year of the Dragon" fuelled the jewellery demand as this is seen as a traditionally auspicious year for gold purchases in China. Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 7:49 am
Vale eyes more battery systems in its operations Vale is looking at expanding the use of industrial batteries to power ports and mining sites. Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 7:43 am
First Quantum re-shuffles management at Zambian operation The miner has lost more than half its market value since public protests against the Cobre Panama project started in October. Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 7:39 am
Offshore wind farms more vulnerable to cyberattacks – study The complex architecture that connects offshore wind farms to the main power grid makes them more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Staff Writer | February 20, 2024 | 6:06 am
KoBold Metals expands Zambia footprint with Midnight Sun deal KoBold aims to earn a 75% interest in the Dumbwa portion of Solwezi, after forming a JV with the Canadian miner. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 20, 2024 | 5:43 am
Osino-Dundee deal falls through after third-party superior bid The new bid values Osino at $213 million and includes a $10m loan to fast-track the development of the Twin Hills gold project in Namibia. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 20, 2024 | 3:25 am
Philippine tycoon says bigger mining areas key to riding EV boom The Philippines and Indonesia are the world’s biggest suppliers of nickel. Bloomberg News | February 19, 2024 | 4:17 pm
