Resource nationalism surge spells rough times for miners

Resource nationalism has been on the rise over the past year, but Verisk Maplecroft believes the worst is yet to come for miners as governments try to claw back the financial losses of the pandemic.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2021 | 1:00 am

Electric car battery cobalt prices are rocketing

Soaring demand in China, ongoing logistics issues along the Congo-South Africa-China route lift prices over 30% in single month, says Benchmark.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 3, 2021 | 4:50 pm

Co-operation between artisanal miners and companies gains momentum

Artisanal mining is considered the main source of global mercury pollution.

Bruno Venditti | March 3, 2021 | 11:27 am

African Rainbow Minerals doubles interim dividend payout as half-year profit jumps

The South Africa-listed company declared a dividend of 10 rand per share for the six months ended December, compared with 5 rand per share a year earlier.

Reuters | March 3, 2021 | 7:37 am

Namibia moves to curb mining speculators, boost local ownership

Effective April 1, Namibian mining exploration licence holders will be required by law to retain at least a 15% stake.

Reuters | March 3, 2021 | 7:17 am

Angola seeks to boost diamond output, negotiating with major players

The world's sixth-largest producer produced 8 million carats in 2020, 23% below the initial plan

Reuters | March 2, 2021 | 9:30 am

Former Xstrata boss creates Vision Blue Resources and invests in NextSource Materials

Mick Davis is turning his attention to the battery minerals sector and in December 2020 launched Blue Vision Resources to invest in companies with projects that can be brought into production quickly.

Northern Miner Staff | March 2, 2021 | 8:57 am

First claimants paid in South African silicosis settlement

The companies, which reached the settlement agreement in 2018, are Harmony Gold, Gold Fields, African Rainbow Minerals, Sibanye-Stillwater, AngloGold Ashanti and Anglo American.

Reuters | March 2, 2021 | 8:27 am

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Congo’s cobalt and copper production jumped in 2020, central bank says