Anglo American CEO urges public-private fix to Transnet crisis Transnet has been unable to meet demand for freight trains to transport iron ore, coal and other commodities. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 11:01 am
Two contractors die at Galiano’s gold mine in Ghana The incident took place near the mine's tailings storage facility at the Asanko mine. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 10:45 am
Rob McEwen buys into Satori and its Tartan Lake gold project in Manitoba McEwen intends that Satori will be taken over by his 100%-owned private company, Apollo Exploration. Staff Writer | February 6, 2023 | 10:40 am
Burkina Faso junta to strengthen control over mining sector Production sank 15% last year as the government battled a sprawling Islamist insurgency. Bloomberg News | February 6, 2023 | 10:39 am
Sibanye-Stillwater CEO shrugs off gold mega-merger Neal Froneman said he had "moved on" from the idea he floated two years ago of merging Sibanye with its South African peers. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 10:07 am
US plans 200% tariff on Russia aluminum as soon as this week The move against aluminum also continues efforts by the US and European Union to blunt Russia’s role as global commodities powerhouse. Bloomberg News | February 6, 2023 | 10:01 am
Global copper smelting climbs in January to one-year peak – satellite data January is traditionally a strong month for copper production in China, while favourable economics also provided a boost. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 9:54 am
Elemental Altus inks $5 million royalty deal with First Mining Upon completion, Elemental Altus would increase its global royalty land coverage by 20% (1,500 km2). Staff Writer | February 6, 2023 | 9:40 am
Wood Mackenzie launches new analytics service covering entire EV supply chain EVBSC is the most comprehensive industry analysis of the supply chain for electric vehicles and battery materials. Staff Writer | February 6, 2023 | 9:01 am