Congo’s 2019 copper output up 17%, cobalt production falls 20% Copper production rose to 1.433 million tonnes in 2019. Reuters | February 4, 2020 | 7:23 am
Russia’s comeback in Africa favours profit over long-term influence — analyst Moscow claims to a host of resources are based on shaky grounds at best, consultancy Verisk Maplecroft says. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2020 | 6:44 am
Copper price and coronavirus: “Black swan like no other” Copper price touches lowest since May 2017 on Monday – new report says pandemic could drop industrial metals prices another 26%. Frik Els | February 3, 2020 | 12:26 pm
Portofino to explore South of Otter property in Ontario The miner believes the effort is worth it after reviewing historical assessment work. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 3, 2020 | 6:10 am
Miners need to adopt next-generation values to battle reputation crisis, says Anglo American boss Mark Cutifani says that, regrettably, the mining industry is still seen as one that takes more than it gives. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2020 | 5:58 am
Private equity abandons mining as deal opportunities dry up Private equity poured 75% less money into the mining sector in 2019. Bloomberg News | February 3, 2020 | 4:00 am
Social investors, emissions reduction efforts to shape mining’s short-term future — report Deloitte’s “Tracking the Trends” annual mining report, warns mining leaders they will have to work this year on building trust with communities, consumers and investors. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2020 | 2:55 am
Cupric oxide gives clues on how to design better batteries, vehicles Scientists propose knowing the components of these objects from within. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 2, 2020 | 7:00 am
Four key themes to watch in the global zinc market in 2020 Chinese smelters critical to zinc market balance, says Wood Mackenzie. MINING.com Editor | January 30, 2020 | 1:19 pm