Supreme court confirms ruling for Codelco to pay legal costs in Anglo fray

Nigeria has lifted a ban on mining exploration in the northwestern state after a five-year suspension.

The project is 6 miles from Africa’s largest copper mining complex, the Kansanshi mine held by First Quantum Minerals.

The group said it will consider the base metals business demerger at a later stage.

Global gold production will peak at about 3,250 tonnes (105 million oz.) next year, according to CRU's Oliver Blagden.