Controlling shareholder grabs Avesoro Resources

West Africa-focused gold miner to delist from both the Toronto Stock Exchange and the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2019 | 7:24 am

Violent protests shut down key Rio Tinto mine in South Africa

The company closed Richards Bay Minerals unit on Wednesday and paused a $463 million expansion project amid escalating violence.

Bloomberg News | December 4, 2019 | 6:56 am

Endomines acquires Friday open-pit mine lease from NexGen

The companies entered into an assignment and assumption agreement.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 4, 2019 | 6:20 am

European Investment Bank explains divestment from unabated fossil fuels

The EIB wants to focus on promoting solar energy projects in Spain and climate action investments in Latin America.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 4, 2019 | 6:15 am

Vale aims to boost nickel production by 70%

The company will divest its New Caledonia operation, eyes Indonesia for expansion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2019 | 4:45 am

Firestone Diamonds’ Liqhobong mine back at full tilt as power returns

Processing was halted from Oct.1 to Oct. 26, when diesel generators were commissioned. The plant then operated at between 80% and 90% capacity throughout November.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2019 | 3:58 am

2020 renewables use spike not enough to meet climate change goals

According to The Economist Intelligence Unit, global energy consumption from renewables will jump by 14% next year, yet not enough to solve a climate crisis.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 3, 2019 | 5:00 pm