Oil and metals: Goliath and David


Another excellent infographic published by Visual Capitalist (a few weeks ago). They left diamonds out of the picture, a pity. They included graphite, diamond’s darker and duller brother, though; curiously enough, both markets are very similar in value (diamond production marginally smaller, at close to $14B). Courtesy of: Visual Capitalist

Duas novas autorizações de exploração semi-industrial para cooperativas na Lunda Sul


De acordo com notícia publicada no Novo Jornal, o Ministério de Geologia e Minas deu autorização a duas cooperativas para a exploração semi-industrial de diamantes na Lunda Sul. As autorizações foram dadas às cooperativas Linga Tchimwe (numa área de 54 km2) e Kulha (9 km2). Os direitos são atribuídos por um ano, podendo ser prorrogados por quatro. … Continue reading Duas novas autorizações de exploração semi-industrial para cooperativas na Lunda Sul

EDM – Empresa de Desenvolvimento Mineiro SA – Relatório e Contas 2015: lucro de 539 mil €


A EDM – Empresa de Desenvolvimento Mineiro, S.A. é uma empresa de capitais públicos que atua como operador setorial de referência, assumindo, como concessionária em regime exclusivo, um papel de relevo na elaboração e condução de projetos de recuperação ambiental de zonas degradadas por antigas explorações mineiras abandonadas. A EDM exerce ainda, por si ou … Continue reading EDM – Empresa de Desenvolvimento Mineiro SA – Relatório e Contas 2015: lucro de 539 mil €

2015 Mining Review by ICMM


The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) was established in 2001 to act as a catalyst for performance improvement in the mining and metals industry. ICMM is a membership organization, led by the CEOs of many of the world’s largest mining and metals companies and associations. ICMM is committed to enhancing environmental stewardship, human … Continue reading 2015 Mining Review by ICMM

Lundin Mining 2015 Production Results and 2016 Operating and Capital Guidance


In a news release (click here) of January 21 (two days ago) Lundin Mining announces its 2015 Production Results and provides 2016 Operating and Capital Guidance. Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN)(OMX:LUMI) Lundin Mining is a diversified base metals mining company with operations and projects in Chile, Portugal, Sweden, Spain and the U.S.A producing copper, zinc, lead and … Continue reading Lundin Mining 2015 Production Results and 2016 Operating and Capital Guidance

What to expect from gold in 2016


The World Gold Council just published their review of gold’s performance during 2015, examining the factors that may influence gold in 2016. According to the World Gold Council’s report, the effect that US rates have had on the gold price is overdone and may take a back seat in 2016. Amid expensive stock valuations and high market … Continue reading What to expect from gold in 2016