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Apple in talks to buy cobalt directly from miners — report

Electronics and car makers are racing to lock in supply agreements for cobalt amid fears of shortage.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2018 | 5:48 am

Miners rich in cash are aiming for fat dividends, debt payments

The mining industry is awash with cash, and so far it’s got two main uses — pay down debt and reward investors.

Bloomberg News | February 21, 2018 | 4:35 am

Glencore gives investors $2.9bn in dividends after ‘strongest’ results ever

The Swiss miner and commodities trader Glencore said its solid finances will let it to pursue more acquisitions if opportunities arise.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2018 | 3:44 am

Tanzania’s new mining rules impose restrictions on foreign banks, insurers

Tanzania is seeking to take more of the profits from its vast mineral resources by overhauling the fiscal and regulatory regime of its mining sector.

Reuters | February 20, 2018 | 10:49 am

Barrick exec. to chair Global Mining Standards and Guidelines Group

Barrick Gold’s Chief Innovation Officer, Michelle Ash, will become the new Chair of GMSG in May 2018.

MINING.com Editor | February 20, 2018 | 8:54 am

AngloGold to revive Ghana mine that battled illegal miners

Obuasi is expected to start gold production by the third quarter of 2019.

Bloomberg News | February 20, 2018 | 5:57 am

Congo’s Kabila yet to sign new mining code as deadline nears

The President has 15 days from the time parliament sends him the bill to either sign it into law or return it to parliament for further deliberation. If he takes no action, the bill automatically becomes law.

Reuters | February 20, 2018 | 3:00 am

Congo’s cobalt hopes risk the same ruinous road as Thai rice: Russell

The DRC's attempts to extract more from cobalt will unleash a wave of unintended consequences, none of which will be positive for the government in Kinshasa.

Reuters | February 19, 2018 | 12:03 pm

Signs of thaw in South Africa mine fight as Ramaphosa starts

SA mining companies agreed to postpone a legal challenge to the government’s new industry rules after Ramaphosa said he’s committed to finding a solution.

Bloomberg News | February 19, 2018 | 11:46 am

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