February 19, 2019

South Africa’s AMCU calls on Sibanye platinum workers to join strike

AMCU has been on strike since mid-November over a wage dispute - after losses at some of its mines last year.

February 18, 2019

These 20 analysts forecast gold price above $1,400 in 2019

Two-thirds of 30 analysts polled by the LBMA see double digit gains for the gold price 2019, but the ride will be bumpy.

February 18, 2019

How South African mines cope with power cuts

The utility gives the industry notice to reduce their power consumption by 15–20% when the national grid is at its tightest.

February 7, 2019

Balmoral extends known depth of Grasset deposit in Quebec

The junior explorer reported this week that Grasset’s H1 zone has now been intersected for 1,140 metres along strike.

February 5, 2019

Africa Mining Indaba: ‘Let’s talk,’ Ramaphosa tells producers

Executives, investors and government officials meet in Cape Town this week at the African Mining Indaba, the continent’s biggest gathering of one of its most essential industries.

February 4, 2019

Zimbabwe looks to alleviate foreign currency shortages -mines minister

"At the end of the day it is an issue of balancing the needs of investors with the needs of the country"

January 24, 2019

Anglo American rides out iron ore hitches in strong 2018

Copper production reached a five-year high, more than offsetting output declines at Minas Rio in Brazil and Kumba in South Africa.

January 22, 2019

The hawks surrender

They say that there are no atheists in fox holes. Recently it has also become clear there are no monetary hawks in bear markets.

January 20, 2019

Gold, silver and platinum now printed directly onto fabrics

Up till now, metals were printed onto fabrics by coating the fabric with plastic.

January 18, 2019

Record $93B private capital flows into natural resources

But only sliver of funds raised destined for mining and metals