Barrick cuts cyanide by 80% by adding glycine leach for gold recoveryIn 2023, Barrick rolled out a global testing and implementation program with the goal of using GlyCat to unlock substantive savings.Staff Writer | March 4, 2024 | 11:16 am
First Quantum touts interest in its Zambia copper operationsThe company has been under pressure to strengthen its balance…Bloomberg News | March 4, 2024 | 10:12 am
Northam CEO says South African platinum miners facing worst crisis in decadesPlatinum prices fell due to weaker growth in China and…Reuters | March 1, 2024 | 7:48 am
Top climate finance group floats guidance on Asia coal phaseout The region’s largest economies are highly dependent on coal, with the fuel accounting for roughly 60% of power generation. Bloomberg News | June 5, 2023 | 7:42 am
Congo halts ERG’s copper project after waste leakage The suspension is the latest sign of strained relations between copper miners and the Congolese government. Bloomberg News | June 2, 2023 | 11:40 am
Congo-UAE gold export deal raises ‘great concerns’ A 25-year deal published this week by the Congolese government hands a little-known UAE firm exclusive rights to export artisanal gold at preferential rates. Reuters | June 2, 2023 | 10:16 am
Peru bullish about copper no. 2 spot as Congo closes gap Mining mininster expects mines worth some $6 billion to come online over the next two years. Reuters | June 2, 2023 | 7:44 am
Gemfields hits three records in latest emerald auction The coloured gems miner as achieved record revenue of $43.7 million in its latest emerald auction, held in the second half of May. Staff Writer | June 2, 2023 | 5:49 am
The world has a new no. 2 copper exporter Congo has been making huge strides thanks largely to the high-grade ore now being tapped by Ivanhoe Mines. Bloomberg News | June 1, 2023 | 11:39 am
Namibia says will not grab stakes in existing resource firms The ministry, however, did not rule out the government taking minority stakes when granting licences. Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 9:13 am
Key railway serving South African iron ore exporters reopens The line is used to haul iron ore and manganese from Kumba Iron Ore Ltd.’s giant Sishen mine and other operations to the port of Saldanha. Bloomberg News | June 1, 2023 | 8:17 am
Zimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand The southern African country is reeling from power cuts of up to 12 hours daily. Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 7:39 am