American Pacific Mining has reported that a second drill rig is now operating at its fully owned Madison Copper-Gold Project in Montana, US, focusing on testing near-surface skarn targets.

De Beers Group has announced plans to suspend production at its Venetia diamond mine in Limpopo, South Africa for two years as part of efforts to cut costs and reconsider capital spending.

Toubani Resources has completed binding agreements for a funding package totalling A$302m ($208m) to support construction at the Kobada Gold Mine located in Mali.

Arrow Minerals has completed a gravity survey across three targets at its Yarraloola Copper Project located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia (WA).