Global copper smelting slipped in February, satellite data shows Global copper smelting activity slid in February, partly because of Lunar New Year holidays in China. Reuters | March 3, 2022 | 7:59 am
Australia aids allies seeking to replace Russian coal The Australian government is helping coal importing nations find alternatives to Russia for supplies by connecting them with local producers. Reuters | March 3, 2022 | 7:54 am
At least 18 killed in gold mine collapse in Guinea The accident took place Monday in Gaoual, about 386 km from the capital Conakry. Reuters | March 3, 2022 | 7:47 am
Copper production falls at major Chile mines in January, regulator says Chile's nationwide total production fell 7% in January to 425,700 tonne. Reuters | March 3, 2022 | 7:39 am
Deep-South says Namibia Ministry missed deadline to defend licence refusal The Canadian miner is fighting in court Namibia's mining and energy minister's rebuttal of its prospecting licence. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2022 | 7:19 am
Nomads may have taken over Egypt’s emerald mines before the fall of the Roman Empire Roman Empire emerald mines may have fallen into the hands of nomads as early as the 4th century, new research has found. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 3, 2022 | 4:53 am
Sibanye-Stillwater faces court battle for ditching $1.2bn Brazil mines deal Appian Capital Advisory is taking Sibanye-Stillwater to the High Court in London over the miner’s decision to cancel the acquisition of two mines. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2022 | 3:46 am
Sibanye-Stillwater posts record profit on upbeat commodity prices Sibanye's profit increased by 13% in 2021 to 33.1 billion rand ($2.16 billion). Reuters | March 2, 2022 | 11:16 pm
Nickel market eyes fate of Siberian metal as sanctions bite Norilsk makes 17% of the world’s “Class 1” nickel, which is more suitable for batteries and can be sourced in large quantities from only a few other locations. Bloomberg News | March 2, 2022 | 5:35 pm