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Falling cobalt prices add fresh challenges to DRC’s economy

GDP growth in the DRC is expected to fall to 4.3% this year from 5.8% in 2018, due to a slowdown in mining activity triggered mainly by lower cobalt prices.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2019 | 11:23 am

Acacia pokes holes in Barrick’s takeover bid, still open to “fair” offer

The African miner said it "strongly disagreed" with Barrick's valuation of the company and that the proposal appears to have ignored the value of its exploration and development assets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2019 | 10:19 am

Rio Tinto breaks ground at Madison copper-gold project in Montana

The move follows an earn-in agreement between the two companies, under which Kennecott Exploration can acquire a 55% stake in the property.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2019 | 9:56 am

Proposed US mining legislation follows strict party lines — editorial

For miners, probably the worst part of the bill is its proposed imposition of a 12.5% royalty on all new mining operations, and 8% on existing ones.

Northern Miner Staff | June 23, 2019 | 3:00 pm

Australia’s Lynas stockpiles rare earths for ‘strategic’ customers

The company's decision to stockpile Neodymium Praseodymium (NdPr), used in industrial magnets, was to help it consolidate its position as a preferred supplier to customers outside China.

Reuters | June 21, 2019 | 5:26 pm