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Sibanye-Stillwater eyes bullion assets after swinging to profit

Sibanye-Stillwater will look for growth in the bullion sector once it has improved its debt levels and outlined a blueprint for improving safety at its gold operations.

Reuters | August 23, 2018 | 9:35 am

World’s first autonomous and electric container vessel to launch in early 2020

About half the cost of the ship will be paid for by the Norwegian government.

Michael McCrae | August 23, 2018 | 9:29 am

Botswana Diamonds partner granted exclusive access to concession in Zimbabwe

Vast Resource is expected to carry out an initial assessment of the Heritage Concession, in the Marange Diamond Fields area.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 23, 2018 | 8:29 am

Centerra, Kyrgyz Gov’t delay completion of deal over Kumtor mine

Extension of the deadline, the fifth one so far this year, seeks reaching final agreement that would end long-running dispute over the country’s largest gold mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 23, 2018 | 5:55 am

South African watchdog approves Glencore’s bid for Chevron assets

Deal is for Chevron's local and Botswana assets.

Reuters | August 23, 2018 | 4:25 am

DRC miners form new body to fight mining code

The Mining Promotion Initiative's main goal is to engage the government on industry concerns about the country’s new mining code.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 23, 2018 | 3:50 am

Great Bear Resources announces high-grade discovery

Great Bear Resources today reported a significant new high-grade gold discovery in the Hinge Zone at its Dixie Project in the Red Lake District of Ontario.

MINING.com Editor | August 22, 2018 | 1:30 pm

Chinese firm launches $832m Zambia copper mine

NFC Africa, majority owned by China Non-ferrous Metals Company Limited launched output at a new $832 million Zambian copper mine, extending the firm's lifespan by over 20 years.

Reuters | August 22, 2018 | 11:47 am