October 3, 2018 Congo copper output seen up 12% to 1.2 million tonnes Copper production in Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa's top producer, is expected to rise.
October 3, 2018 South Africa mulls SOV, should not harm mining sector – minister South African government is considering a sovereign wealth fund but is looking for a way to fund it without harming the mining industry.
October 3, 2018 Axiom soars on near supply deal for Isabel nickel mine in Solomon Islands Mining at the project in the Pacific nation will start in December, with ore shipments expected to begin in the first quarter of next year.
October 2, 2018 Un-mothballed Century Mine sells $19.5M of zinc concentrate in September The mine was the third largest zinc mine in the world prior to its closure in 2016.
October 2, 2018 Zambia mines to pay mineral royalties in dollars to stabilize kwacha Zambia has asked mining companies to pay mineral royalties directly to the central bank in dollars as one of the measures to help stabilise its kwacha currency
October 2, 2018 Bear kills mining contractor in Alaska Mine personnel are securing the area and working with state and federal authorities to investigate the situation.
October 2, 2018 Northam Platinum and South Africa’s NUM union sign 3-year wage deal South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) signs three-year wage deal with platinum producer Northam Platinum that secures wage hikes of more than double the inflation rate for its members.
October 2, 2018 South Africa’s mining industry growth hindered by precious metals performance — PwC Yet, capital expenditure for the sector recovered from the lowest levels in ten years to reflect a 19% increase.
October 2, 2018 Uganda to join transparency program as it seeks mining investors The East African nation seeks to reassure potential investors that it isn’t involved in “conflict minerals.”
October 2, 2018 South Africa’s latest mining charter: what’s new and who wins New Mining Charter seeks to reduce uncertainty and boost investment in the sector.
US development-finance agency targets AI, minerals in expansion A key priority for the DFC’s expanded efforts will be critical minerals, especially in mid-stream processing projects. December 18, 2025 | 12:30 pm
