As commodities roar, Africa wants bigger slice of mining pie
A lack of returns to governments is drawing a backlash from Mali in the Sahara to Tanzania on the Indian Ocean.
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Zimbabwe hopes to transform mining sector with $4.2 bln platinum deal
It was unclear where all the funding would come from and analysts said the project start date of July looked very ambitious.
Kinross Gold receives the US mining industry’s top safety certification
The National Mining Association (NMA) has recognized Kinross Gold Corporation for receiving independent certification under its CORESafety® system.
South Africa’s Transnet signs new manganese deal with South32
A total of 12.5 million tonnes of manganese will be transported every year once Transnet signs contracts with nine local manganese producers.
Chalco’s net profit soars on higher aluminium prices
Chalco increased net profit by 274 percent last year as supply-side reforms and an environmental crackdown lifted aluminium prices.
BMW mining deals shelved until EVs can be mass-produced
The German luxury vehicle maker said mass production of EVs is not viable until 2020 when its proprietary electric drive technology is expected to be profitable enough.
Guinea: Mining firms will remain key target for anti-government protesters
Anti-government sentiment is set to further escalate in the run-up to the legislative election in September, and mining firms are likely to experience even more disruption as many blame them for the state’s failure to contribute to their wellbeing.
Rio sells one of latest coal assets in Australia for $200 million
Australia's Whitehaven Coal is acquiring the Winchester South project, located in Queensland.
Apollo Minerals expands in the Pyrenees
The company has entered into an agreement to buy Aurenere, a project located in the northern Spanish province of Lleida.