Congo opens Chinese-owned Deziwa copper and cobalt mine

The deposit, around 35 kilometres east of Kolwezi, is estimated to hold 4.6 million tonnes of copper and 420,000 tonnes of cobalt.

Reuters | January 15, 2020 | 5:33 am

Chile regulator backs SQM lithium production expansion

Chile’s Environmental Superintendent (SMA) said the ruling invalidating the miner's plan was "unfounded."

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2020 | 3:58 am

December cargo volumes highest since September 2018 as Beijing's economic stimulus pays off.

Frik Els | January 14, 2020 | 3:39 pm

Full-year rare earth shipments came in at 46,330 tonnes in 2019.

Reuters | January 14, 2020 | 3:31 pm

Newmont has identified five target areas, none of which have been drill tested.

Jackson Chen | January 14, 2020 | 2:56 pm

Drill highlights include 36.9 metres of 14.73 g/t gold-equivalent.

MINING.com Editor | January 14, 2020 | 2:12 pm

China's refined copper imports surge to highest in four years and concentrate shipments set third annual record.

Frik Els | January 14, 2020 | 1:07 pm

Protected tribal lands have seen increasing invasions by illegal loggers and miners since Bolsonaro became president last year.

Reuters | January 14, 2020 | 12:08 pm

The company also recorded its highest ever quarterly gold production.

Jackson Chen | January 14, 2020 | 11:13 am