Cobalt-rich Congo tries to push into battery manufacturingCongo mines around two-thirds of the world's cobalt, an ingredient in lithium-ion batteries.Reuters | November 24, 2021 | 11:01 am
Lucara says diamond market “healthiest” in yearsThe miner anticipates producing up to 340,000 carats in 2022,…Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2021 | 6:58 am
South African miners plan $3.8 billion of power projectsThe industry is planning 3,900 megawatts of solar, wind and…Bloomberg News | November 23, 2021 | 6:36 am
Global Snapshot: Gold and silver exploration projects to watch With the rise in the price of gold over the past year, precious metals exploration has picked up steam worldwide. The Northern Miner Staff | November 29, 2019 | 12:33 pm
Lucara bets on diamond market recovery, plans mine expansion The company has earmarked $53 million for early work on a planned underground mine at Karowe. A final investment decision will be made in the second half of 2020. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2019 | 3:54 am
Zimbabwe’s ZCDC plans debut international diamond sale in 2020 ZCDC has cut its diamond production forecast for this year by 24% to 3.1 million carats, but sees a rebound to 6.12 million carats in 2020. Bloomberg News | November 28, 2019 | 9:45 am
Tharisa’s profits dive 83% as output declines Pretax profit fell to $11.2 million for the year ended Sept. 30, from $65.0 million a year earlier. Reuters | November 28, 2019 | 9:08 am
Tomra sorter boosts Lucara’s exceptional finds Lucara’s success at the Karowe mine continues, most recently with rare gem quality blue and pink diamonds recovered in September 2019. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 27, 2019 | 1:10 pm
Anglo CEO urges South Africa to upgrade rail, ports to boost mining The government must tackle unresolved issues in the mining charter and “bring stability” to Eskom. Bloomberg News | November 27, 2019 | 12:04 pm
New general manager to lead Maptek in Africa Gideon Slabbert replaces Nick Venter, who will join Maptek's North American operations as Director of Sales and Technical Sales Support. MINING.com Editor | November 27, 2019 | 11:41 am
Vale to shutter Mozambique coal operations for 3 months The move could have severe implications for the country’s balance of payments and currency, as coal is by far its biggest source of export earnings. Bloomberg News | November 27, 2019 | 9:40 am
Teranga achieves commercial production at Wahgnion The new mine is expected to achieve the upper end of its 2019 production guidance of 30,000-40,000 oz. Jackson Chen | November 26, 2019 | 12:44 pm