Nigerian oil services firm Japaul seeks $70 million to switch to mining Japaul has obtained licenses to mine gold, lead, nickel and copper. Bloomberg News | August 21, 2020 | 1:17 pm
Glencore strategy to underpin cobalt prices post covid-19 Logistics problems are lifting cobalt prices during pandemic, but plans for world's largest cobalt mine could deliver longer term boost, says new report. Frik Els | August 21, 2020 | 11:17 am
Gold price on track for second weekly decline For the week, bullion is down 0.3%, having more dropped more than 3% earlier this week. MINING.com Editor | August 21, 2020 | 9:32 am
Fortescue opens talks with Afghanistan on nation’s mining riches Country has struggled to accelerate development of an estimated $1 trillion worth of mineral deposits. Bloomberg News | August 21, 2020 | 8:40 am
AngloGold must keep South Africa listing The company has to remain listed on the local bourse to conclude the sale of its remaining assets in the country to Harmony Gold. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 21, 2020 | 8:10 am
Gem Diamonds finds 442 carat rough at Letšeng mine The type II withe diamond is one of the largest gem quality rocks recovered this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 21, 2020 | 6:59 am
Premier Gold Mines reports positive results following covid-19 shutdown The Canadian miner reports that its Mercedes operation in Mexico is generating positive cash flow under a revised production plan. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 21, 2020 | 6:30 am
Li-ion patent applications grow 300% over last decade – report Research by IDTechEx states that the rise in patent applications reveals that competition between battery manufacturers is intensifying. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 21, 2020 | 6:15 am
IAMGOLD sale of Mali mine delayed amid coup Mali president dissolved parliament hours after soldiers detained him at gunpoint and seized power. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 21, 2020 | 3:56 am