South Africa’s economy to grow to 1.3 percent in 2019 -World Bank The World Bank sees South Africa's gross domestic product growing by 1.3 percent this year, an improvement from a forecast of 0.9 percent for 2018. Reuters | January 22, 2019 | 10:28 am
S.Africa’s AMCU issues further strike threat to Sibanye Sibanye said it had received AMCU's demands and that they were being considered by management. Reuters | January 22, 2019 | 10:19 am
Tanzania to cancel licenses for undeveloped mineral sites The announcement comes amid a tax dispute between the state and Acacia Mining Plc. Bloomberg News | January 22, 2019 | 10:09 am
There’s a golden shelter from recession risks at these mines Gold equities are “an attractive option for a diversified portfolio, especially if we are moving into a period of higher market volatility.” Bloomberg News | January 22, 2019 | 10:00 am
To meet climate goals, world urged to reuse natural resources "It is like when you look in your closet on a morning and you only look for pants" Reuters | January 22, 2019 | 9:44 am
Gold Fields dismisses AngloGold merger report Bloomberg speculated two South African firms could combine to create 6 million ounce per year producer as merger fever grips the gold mining industry. Frik Els | January 22, 2019 | 9:32 am
Jervois Mining offers C$16.6m in shares for Uganda cobalt projects Jervois, which has applied for a prospecting licence in Tanzania, says the deal would complement its efforts to establish a presence in east Africa. Reuters | January 22, 2019 | 9:26 am
Supervisors at Codelco mine in Chile reject labor offer, strike looms "We rejected their proposal and have voted to strike" Reuters | January 22, 2019 | 9:13 am
Strike takes shine off Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto production results Company said the output decline was a consequence of a week-long strike at the Mali operation. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2019 | 9:06 am