Gold miners get their mojo back as giant deals revive allure
After years on the sidelines, gold producers are suddenly the mining world’s hottest topic as the industry gathers in Cape Town this week.
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First Quantum is said to offer $700m for Zambia mine
The deal would also include ZCCM-IH dropping a $1.4 billion legal claim against First Quantum over a loan the company received from Kansanshi.
South Africa’s EFF party says in election manifesto to nationalise mines
The party is using an anti-corruption, jobs creation and state control of the economy platform to challenge the governing African National Congress (ANC) in the upcoming election.
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"
Africa Mining Indaba: Dam safety, Zambia taxes, Ford on cobalt
Executives, investors and government officials met in Cape Town at the African Mining Indaba, the continent’s biggest gathering of one of its most essential industries.
Visualizing corruption around the world
Growing levels of public sector corruption can stifle a country’s economic growth while also chipping away at political freedom.
Rio’s BC Works smelter ASI certified
The ASI certification is the highest internationally recognized standard for environmental, social and governance practices.
Lithium Energy Products wants to buy fluorite operation in Utah
The mine is part of the assets the Vancouver-based miner is getting as part of its acquisition of all of American Strategic Minerals' assets.
Vale forced to halt operations at Brucutu, largest mine in Minas Gerais
Brucutu, which has an annual capacity of 30 million tonnes of iron ore, is Brazil's second largest mine, behind Vale’s Carajás.
