July 9, 2020

Foreign mineworkers return to South African mines

The Minerals Council said 698 foreign mineworkers had returned on Tuesday.

July 3, 2020

Chaos in gold markets ripples to other precious metals

Silver and platinum futures have traded at elevated levels relative to spot metals since early April.

July 3, 2020

Monster rally adds $250 billion to global top 50 stage.mining.companies

MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 largest stage.mining.companies based on market value shows an industry clawing back most of the covid-19 related losses by the end of the second quarter.

June 25, 2020

Virus-hit South African miners battle to return workers

Companies may take until August to get all their employees back at work.

June 24, 2020

Ten countries control 50% of global gold reserves

Although the United States continues to hold the largest gold reserves, China and Russia have emerged as the top buyers.

June 24, 2020

Implats lifts force majeure, revises 2020 output

The miner had returned to 85% of capacity by mid-June.

June 18, 2020

Amplats targets mines at 75-80% capacity by year-end

Production lost during South Africa's early lockdown would probably not be recovered, says the company.

June 11, 2020

A massive labor migration is starting in post-lockdown Africa

The producers have contracted labor consultant TEBA to transport 14,000 foreign workers back to the mines.

June 11, 2020

South Africa mining output drops most in 39 years

Total production decreased 47.3% from a year earlier.

June 9, 2020

Gold price back above $1,700 before Fed meetings

Gold price climbed 1.0% on Tuesday ahead of the Fed's two-day meeting.