BHP tops all miners in Forbes list of world’s best employersOthers on the list include Anglo American, Newmont, Vale, Agnico, Glencore, AngloGold, Teck and Poland's KGHM.Staff Writer | October 23, 2024 | 11:38 am
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UN says Congo rebels generating $300,000 monthly in seized mining area Rebels in eastern DRC have consolidated control over the Rubaya coltan-mining region, imposing a production tax. Reuters | September 30, 2024 | 1:58 pm
Barrick reaches deal with Mali after reports staff were detained Mali’s junta in 2023 adopted a new mining code that could see the government increase its stake to 35% in existing gold mines. Bloomberg News | September 30, 2024 | 12:58 pm
Barrick, Mali government to find resolution for Loulo and Gounkoto gold mines The statement from the world's second largest miner comes two days after the Malian government arrested four employees of the company. Reuters | September 30, 2024 | 11:22 am
Barrick awards Metso €70m contract for Lumwana copper plant equipment The scope of delivery includes key equipment for grinding, flotation, thickening, feeding and filtration. Staff Writer | September 30, 2024 | 11:16 am
Sinomine says it will build lithium sulfate plant in Zimbabwe The company's Zimbabwean unit plans to build a $500 million lithium refinery in the next 3-5 years, even as the company currently loses money. Bloomberg News | September 30, 2024 | 10:01 am
Thor Explorations denies allegations of tax evasion in Nigeria The state of Osun alleges that the company has dodged over 3.25 billion Nigerian naira (approximately $1.9 million) in taxes. Staff Writer | September 30, 2024 | 9:15 am
Major copper discoveries scarce as industry shuns greenfield exploration — report Only 14 of the 239 major deposits since 1990 were from the past decade, according to S&P Global. Staff Writer | September 29, 2024 | 9:08 am
Tanzania orders gold dealers to reserve 20% for purchase by central bank In the 12 months to June, the central bank bought 418 kg of gold to beef up its reserves. Reuters | September 28, 2024 | 4:19 pm
Mali junta arrests four employees of Barrick Gold The junta has sought to channel a greater share of gold revenue to state coffers. Reuters | September 28, 2024 | 11:28 am