Angola challenges Botswana in high-stakes De Beers bid
Angola’s formal bid for Anglo’s total stake in De Beers adds geopolitical tension to southern Africa’s diamond industry.
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Could Barrick’s next CEO break up the company?
Bristow’s exit sparks speculation of asset sales and potential breakup, as analysts ponder future moves for Barrick.
Friedland-backed scandium miner enters supply deal with Lockheed Martin
The partnership would cover the first 15 tonnes per annum of scandium oxide produced at Syerston over an initial five-year term.
M23 rebels reject accusations of gold theft from eastern Congo mine
It also accused the rebels of using Rwandan technicians to extract geological data to resume and expand mining.
Newmont beats quarterly profit estimates, warns of lower cash flow ahead
The company's production was impacted by lower ore grades and planned maintenance at its Penasquito mine in Mexico and Lihir mine in Papua New Guinea.
BHP sells iron ore cargoes to China buyers despite curbs
At least four shipments, including popular Mining Area C and Newman fines, were taken by buyers including state-run and private merchants.
Electra ‘fully funded’ to build North America’s first cobalt refinery
Once operational, it is expected to produce up to 6,500 tonnes of the battery-grade material annually.
Bolivia’s new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams
Bolivia holds the world's largest resources of the ultralight metal used in electric vehicle batteries.
Insight: China strikes at West’s softest rare earths spot
The world will have to cope with disruption risks from China's rare earths dominance for longer, writes Reuters columnist Robyn Mak.
