Resolute Mining scraps 2020 targets on Mali strike threat Resolute said unionized workers at its Syama gold mine plan to go on a 10-day strike if demands are not met. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 9, 2020 | 6:26 am
Petra Diamonds accused of human rights abuses in Tanzania The company faces allegations of deaths and injuries resulting from the actions of security guards at its Williamson mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 9, 2020 | 3:51 am
Definitive feasibility study for Kakula confirms giant mine Latest studies on Ivanhoe and Zijin’s Kamoa-Kakula project in the DRC show the asset could become the world’s second largest copper mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 8, 2020 | 4:01 pm
Nova Royalty to profit from Rio Tinto’s Janice Lake project The Canadian company has acquired a 1% net smelter return royalty on the Janice Lake copper-silver project. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 8, 2020 | 9:21 am
Vale to shut New Caledonia mine as buyer walks away Australian zinc producer New Century Resources will not make an offer for a 95% stake in Vale Nouvelle Calédonie (VNC). Cecilia Jamasmie | September 8, 2020 | 3:55 am
Eric Sprott, First Majestic back Silver Dollar Resources Sprott and First Majestic have agreed to participate in its C$10.5 million non-brokered private placement. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 3, 2020 | 7:03 am
EU adds lithium to critical raw materials list Move is part of a broader plan to cut reliance on imported supply of key commodities, including rare earths and cobalt. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 3, 2020 | 3:56 am
Mexico miners condemn gov’t decision to scrap sectorial post Mexico has eliminated the mining sub-secretary, one of the Ministry of Economy units, as part of a broader austerity drive. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2020 | 10:03 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