Allegations of human rights abuses ‘unfounded’, Barrick tells UNHRCThe UN Human Rights Council alleges that 12 deaths occurred during/resulting from operations by security forces assigned to the North Mara mine in Tanzania.Reuters | June 20, 2024 | 2:13 pm
Mining M&A stokes coal race against cleaner powerMany banks, insurers and investors have backpedalled from or abandoned…Reuters | June 20, 2024 | 10:07 am
Tsingshan’s $1 billion steel plant in Zimbabwe starts productionDinson Iron and Steel Company will produce 600,000 metric tons…Reuters | June 20, 2024 | 8:55 am
Harmony Gold flags profit leap on higher output and prices The miner estimates a gold production increase by as much as 14% year on year. Reuters | February 22, 2024 | 9:56 am
Anglo American to review assets after writedowns and profit plunge The miner has announced a $1.6 billion impairment charge on its De Beers diamond business owing to faltering demand. Reuters | February 22, 2024 | 9:51 am
Gold Fields eyes rapid ramp-up at new Chile mine, lifts output forecast Salares Norte is expected to produce 250,000 ounces of gold this year, before ramping up to 580,000 ounces in 2025. Reuters | February 22, 2024 | 9:38 am
Posco to import African battery graphite to cut China reliance The move comes after China tightened export rules for graphite used for EVs in December. Bloomberg News | February 22, 2024 | 7:06 am
TIMELINE: Anglo American’s efforts to tackle weak commodity prices Anglo American said it will review its assets after a 94% plunge in annual profit. Reuters | February 22, 2024 | 6:49 am
Lucara Diamond unearths over 530-carats at Karowe mine in Botswana Recoveries include a 320-carat gem-quality, an 111-carat Type IIa white stone and two +50-carat stones. Staff Writer | February 21, 2024 | 1:28 pm
Rio Tinto board gives go-ahead on Simandou iron ore project "The board yesterday approved the largest mining project in the world," CEO Stausholm told the Financial Times. Staff Writer | February 21, 2024 | 9:47 am
In election year, South African mines bleed cash, jobs The country's biggest mining investors are halting plans to spend billions of rand on new projects in response to a slump in profits. Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 7:54 am
Burkina Faso suspends export permits for small-scale gold production Gold is Burkina Faso's main export, accounting for 37% of total exports in 2020. Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 7:46 am