February 7, 2023

South Africa hit by investment strike, key mining employer says

More than 200 days of power cuts last year and blackouts every day so far in 2023 have dented confidence.

February 6, 2023

Mammoth gold miner in the making after Newmont’s $17bn bid for Newcrest

The deal would be one of the biggest in Australian history, though initial feedback suggests that Newmont will have to improve its bid to succeed.

February 6, 2023

Newmont open to sweetening $16.9bn bid for Newcrest – source

Already the world's largest gold producer, Newmont would become a gold mining behemoth should it prevail in its bid for Newcrest.

February 6, 2023

Newmont’s bid for Newcrest marks new era of mining mega deals

Newmont’s all-stock offer would be the largest gold mining takeover ever.

February 6, 2023

Two contractors die at Galiano’s gold mine in Ghana

The incident took place near the mine's tailings storage facility at the Asanko mine.

February 6, 2023

Rob McEwen buys into Satori and its Tartan Lake gold project in Manitoba

McEwen intends that Satori will be taken over by his 100%-owned private company, Apollo Exploration.

February 6, 2023

Burkina Faso junta to strengthen control over mining sector

Production sank 15% last year as the government battled a sprawling Islamist insurgency.

February 6, 2023

Sibanye-Stillwater CEO shrugs off gold mega-merger

Neal Froneman said he had "moved on" from the idea he floated two years ago of merging Sibanye with its South African peers.

February 6, 2023

Harmony Gold looks to green hydrogen, LNG for power

Miners in South Africa are under pressure to find alternatives from investors anxious to meet goals on reducing carbon emissions.

February 6, 2023

Elemental Altus inks $5 million royalty deal with First Mining

Upon completion, Elemental Altus would increase its global royalty land coverage by 20% (1,500 km2).