DRC improves extractive sector transparency but more needed – anti-graft body The DRC has published around 200 contracts and related documents in the last two years. Reuters | October 21, 2022 | 8:04 am
BHP chief executive cautiously optimistic about China’s economic growth The International Monetary Fund forecasts China's GDP will expand by just 3.2% this year, down from 8.1% growth in 2021. Reuters | October 21, 2022 | 7:58 am
Rio Tinto board needs mining skills, geographical diversity – chairman The seven independent directors on the board of the mining giant have mostly experience in finance, capital markets, law, and oil and gas. Reuters | October 21, 2022 | 7:54 am
South Africa’s Treasury to trim budget deficits further on mining royalties Barclays' economist Michael Kafe said revenues were on track to exceed budgeted estimates and part of the windfall would be allocated to the public wage bill. Reuters | October 21, 2022 | 7:51 am
Mining People: Eastern Platinum, Hudbay, Osisko Development, Spanish Mountain, Victoria Gold Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | October 21, 2022 | 6:00 am
Lithium-oxygen batteries one step closer to moving out of the lab A recent development may provide clues for engineering Mn-based materials with a defined crystal facet for high-performance Li-O2 batteries. Staff Writer | October 21, 2022 | 5:05 am
All the metals we mined in 2021: Visualized The world mined 2.8 billion tonnes of metals in 2021. This infographic visualizes them all on the same scale. Visual Capitalist - Elements | October 20, 2022 | 10:32 pm
Allkem’s quarterly revenue falls about 12% as output drops Allkem had in August flagged labour and equipment shortages in Western Australia which forced the company to cut its fiscal 2023 production forecast. Reuters | October 20, 2022 | 4:13 pm
Omai doubles Guyana gold resource The indicated resource grew 171% over the 2021 estimate to 1.9 million oz. gold held in 16.7 million tonnes grading 2.07 g/t. Staff Writer | October 20, 2022 | 3:05 pm
