Value of top 50 mining companies surges $600 billion from covid lows

Despite gold's price slump, strong copper and iron ore prices lifted MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 most valuable miners to a new record high of $1.35 trillion.

MINING.com Editor | April 8, 2021 | 12:21 pm

Barrick raises greenhouse gas emission reduction target to 30%

Company pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, amid an investor-driven push for climate change initiatives.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 8, 2021 | 10:25 am

Flush from soaring platinum prices, Sibanye-Stillwater hunts for gold

Company is at the centre of deal talks in the gold sector but it may see its desire to create a South African gold champion thwarted as peers cut exposure to the country.

Reuters | April 8, 2021 | 7:54 am

Rio Tinto S. African project in limbo on security fear

Local unit is in talks with authorities to permanently address violent protests around its operations, before resuming work on the Zulti South project.

Bloomberg News | April 8, 2021 | 6:58 am

Anglo American to spin off South African coal assets

The diversified miner plans to list Thungela in Johannesburg and London amid investor pressure over environmental concerns.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 8, 2021 | 3:41 am

Glencore’s KCC mine in Congo had acid spill on March 16

Glencore declined to say how much acid was spilled from the tank, but said KCC immediately contained the spill and conducted follow-up monitoring of the environment.

Reuters | April 7, 2021 | 7:40 am

Solar power to reduce emissions, costs at Trevali’s Rosh Pinah mine

A new power purchase agreement is expected to reduce energy costs at Rosh Pinah by 18%.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 7, 2021 | 7:38 am

Steinmetz says probe against Vale “alive, well and kicking”

The billionaire claims Vale is misleading investors by claiming local prosecutors had closed an investigation into alleged illegal practices related to Simandou.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 6, 2021 | 8:59 am

Thor acquires Barrick’s majority interest in Central Houndé project

The Central Houndé project consists of three early-stage exploration permits.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 5, 2021 | 9:16 am

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