February 2, 2021

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.

February 2, 2021

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.

February 2, 2021

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.

February 1, 2021

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.

February 1, 2021

Global gold output to rise 5.5% in 2021 – report

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

February 1, 2021

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.

January 29, 2021

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

January 29, 2021

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.

January 29, 2021

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.

January 29, 2021

China Molybdenum raises annual cobalt output target by 18%

Operator of the giant Tenke Fungurume mine in the DRC said it was targeting production of 16,500-20,100 tonnes of cobalt in 2021.