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Two minerals never seen on earth extracted from meteorite sample

Ever heard about elaliite and elkinstantonite?

Staff Writer | December 29, 2022 | 7:28 am

RANKED: World’s richest diamond mines

The Mining Intelligence latest top ten list ranks the world’s…

MINING.com Editor | December 27, 2022 | 9:00 am

Congo to formalize gold trade, change tax

“The goal is to become a processing country, not just…

Bloomberg News | December 23, 2022 | 7:38 am

Premium Nickel aims to re-open Selebi mine in Botswana

The Selebi south deposit has a resource of 11.28 million…

Staff Writer | December 22, 2022 | 2:03 pm

Prices will fall across metals and mining in 2023 – Woodmac

Commodity research firm says production growth, weaker demand and negative…

Staff Writer | December 22, 2022 | 10:49 am

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Exxaro to halt investment in thermal coal

The company will continue to supply thermal coal to Eskom's Medupi and Matimba power stations in line with existing supply contracts.

Reuters | February 2, 2021 | 9:39 am

Mali gold production hits fresh high in 2020

Country's industrial gold production reached 65.2 tonnes in 2020, slightly higher than the previous year's record production of 65.1 tonnes.

Reuters | February 2, 2021 | 9:35 am

Gem Diamonds ends 2020 with a bang as demand improves

It emerged as one of the few miners to record revenue growth, driven by a sharp recovery in prices and sales during the second half of 2020.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2021 | 3:58 am

Zambian court denies Vedanta attempt to halt Konkola copper mines split

The ruling is a blow to the Indian-owned mining company, which has said it would fight any attempt by Zambia to sell KCM to third parties.

Reuters | February 1, 2021 | 12:18 pm

Global gold output to rise 5.5% in 2021 – report

Gold production is expected to bounce back and increase to 113.9moz this year.

MINING.com Editor | February 1, 2021 | 11:14 am

Glencore inks “ethical cobalt” deal with FREYR

It will supply 3,700 tonnes of cobalt metal cut cathodes, a core component in FREYR's lithium-ion battery cells.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2021 | 3:45 am

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Northern Dynasty stock surges as it releases Pebble appeal details; Lucara strikes again with 378 carat diamond at Karowe; Two years after Brumadinho, still no convictions

MINING.com Editor | January 29, 2021 | 3:17 pm

Uganda tungsten miner files competition case against International Tin Association

Owner of Uganda's only tungsten mine has filed a claim against the ITA over alleged anti-competitive behaviour.

Reuters | January 29, 2021 | 10:06 am

Debswana diamond exports fell 30% in 2020

Diamond exports from the company fell to $2.02 billion in 2020 from $3.05 billion in 2019.

Reuters | January 29, 2021 | 7:52 am

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