Implats earnings up nearly 400% on weak rand, costly metal

The miner said the dollar basket price of the main minerals it mines rose by 46% year-on-year.

Reuters | September 3, 2020 | 8:25 am

De Beers uses geofencing to protect crew on world’s largest offshore diamond mining vessel

De Beers partnered with Orange Business Services to monitor crew proximity to heavy machinery using IoT technologies and wearable sensors.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 3, 2020 | 6:30 am

Cobalt prices surge on electronics boom, tight supply

Despite EV weakness, prices of battery cobalt chemicals rally sharply as supply disruptions continue and work from home sparks consumer electronics boom.

Frik Els | September 2, 2020 | 12:53 pm

Nigeria says can tap mineral wealth despite covid-19, unrest

The countryaims to have 50 mines in operation by 2023.

Reuters | September 2, 2020 | 8:48 am

Danakali flags improvements to Eritrea potash project

The miner has identified environmental and economic optimization opportunities at its Colluli potash project in Eritrea.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2020 | 7:03 am

Ivanhoe expects first copper at Kakula in less than a year

Ivanhoe Mines said total underground development to date at Kakula has surpassed the 20 km mark – about 6 km ahead of schedule.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2020 | 3:55 am

Virtual reality gaming moves into mine safety training

Anglo American is creating virtual reality training experiences at some platinum mines in South Africa.

Amanda Stutt | September 1, 2020 | 12:07 pm

Gem Diamonds finds 233 carat rough at Letšeng mine

It's the second type II white rough over 100 carats recovered in Lesotho in ten days.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2020 | 9:35 am

Friedland’s Nimba iron ore project to get World Bank backing

MIGA, the bank’s agency for foreign investment, may inject up to $135 million into HPX's project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2020 | 9:21 am

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