Zimplats took over the Hartley mine when it acquired assets previously owned by BHP in 2001.

Reuters | July 23, 2025 | 9:46 am

Silver has now risen 36% this year, surpassing that of gold.

Staff Writer | July 23, 2025 | 9:24 am

Efforts are underway to rescue miners trapped in a shaft collapse at an artisanal gold mine in eastern DRC.

Reuters | July 23, 2025 | 8:36 am

The company, supported by the US International Development Finance Corp., said it restarted production at its Balama graphite mine last month.

Bloomberg News | July 23, 2025 | 8:30 am

Gurupi represents the third asset in the company's project pipeline.

Staff Writer | July 23, 2025 | 8:24 am

Botswana wants full control of De Beers as Anglo American eyes a 2025 exit.

Staff Writer | July 23, 2025 | 8:19 am

Lab-grown gems put squeeze on diamond mining industry

Cheap man-made diamonds are making life harder for miners, flooding the market with gems nearly indistinguishable from natural ones.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2025 | 8:00 am

Silver, both a precious and industrial metal, is up 36% this year, outperforming gold.

Reuters | July 23, 2025 | 7:34 am

Gem Diamonds to cut jobs, salaries amid industry crisis

It plans to reduce operating costs by $1.4-$1.6 million monthly and cut 20% of it workforce at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2025 | 5:02 am