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Ivanhoe, Gecamines kick off construction at Kipushi zinc mine in DRC

On care and maintenance since 1993, Kipushi will be one of the world's highest-grade zinc mines when it begins production in 2024.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 12, 2022 | 3:43 am

The disaster occurred in the diamond mining town of Jagersfontein.

Reuters | September 11, 2022 | 9:56 am

It occurred in a development area at the underground Kansoko…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 9, 2022 | 5:19 am

Illegal mining has long been a problem in South Africa.

Bloomberg News | September 8, 2022 | 9:46 am

Sundance has been in dispute with authorities in Cameroon and…

Reuters | September 5, 2022 | 9:02 am

PGM production fell to 1,076,100 ounces for the quarter that ended Dec. 31, the company said.

Reuters | January 28, 2021 | 8:00 am

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe on Jan. 8 announced that exporters must now hand over 40% of their foreign currency earnings, up from 30%.

Bloomberg News | January 28, 2021 | 7:41 am

Company has trimmed its production guidance for diamonds in 2021 owing to ongoing operational challenges.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 28, 2021 | 1:58 am

All the mines Tesla needs to build 20 million cars a year

Elon Musk has set a production target of 20 million vehicles annually before 2030. For starters: 23 Ambatovys at $8.5 billion a pop.

Frik Els | January 27, 2021 | 2:10 pm

The rock, the second 300 carat-plus found at the Botswana mine this year, could fetch over $15 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 27, 2021 | 3:45 am