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VIDEO: Chinese workers condemned for ordering soldiers to beat up artisanal miners in the DRC

According to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, mine workers ordered two soldiers to beat up and mistreat the artisanal miners.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 28, 2021 | 10:03 pm

Alphamin reports more high-grade tin assays from Mpama South, stock jumps

The company has also commenced mine extension drilling at Mpama…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 28, 2021 | 8:59 am

First Quantum shelves plan to sell stake in Zambian copper mines

China’s Jiangxi Copper had been speculated as a potential suitor…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 28, 2021 | 7:47 am

Court documents reveal ex-Glencore trader’s political bribes in Nigeria

Former Glencore trader said he was part of a bribery…

Bloomberg News | July 28, 2021 | 7:29 am

Rising supply to push copper price further below record peak

Experts say large brownfield and greenfield projects close to being…

Reuters | July 28, 2021 | 7:05 am

Bandits steal truckloads of copper worth millions in southern Africa

Crime gangs have stolen dozens of truckloads of copper owned by miners and traders including Glencore, Trafigura and Traxys this year.

Reuters | July 28, 2021 | 6:26 am

Petra Diamonds finds 342-carat rough at Cullinan mine

Petra said the diamond, of “exceptional” quality in terms of both its colour and clarity, will likely be sold at the September tender.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 28, 2021 | 3:50 am

South Africa coal producers bring in drones to contain theft

“There is a significant amount of coal that’s being stolen,” said Eskom.

Bloomberg News | July 27, 2021 | 9:53 am

African nations criticize push to fast-track deep-sea mining talks

The task of agreeing on regulations by mid-2023 is "seemingly insurmountable".

Reuters | July 27, 2021 | 8:39 am

Kumba Iron Ore hikes interim dividend after earnings jump

Johannesburg-listed Kumba reported a jump in diluted headline earnings per share of 178% for the six months ended on June 30.

Reuters | July 27, 2021 | 7:48 am

Barrick Gold signs four exploration deals in Egypt

The world's second largest gold miner will explore in 19 new blocks in the Eastern Desert with an estimated total investment of $8.8 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 27, 2021 | 3:49 am

Amplats H1 earnings soar, declares record dividend

South African miner posted a near 7-fold increase in half-year earnings.

Reuters | July 26, 2021 | 7:43 am

Implats Zimbabwe unit plans 185 MW solar power plants

Zimbabwe has experienced acute power cuts in the past, the latest in 2019 that lasted up to 18 hours a day.

Reuters | July 26, 2021 | 7:38 am

La Mancha launches $1.4 billion gold mining fund

The vehicle, named La Mancha Fund SCSp will also invest in battery metals needed for electric vehicles.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 26, 2021 | 6:56 am

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VIDEO: Chinese workers condemned for ordering soldiers to beat up artisanal miners in the DRC

Alphamin reports more high-grade tin assays from Mpama South, stock jumps

First Quantum shelves plan to sell stake in Zambian copper mines

Court documents reveal ex-Glencore trader’s political bribes in Nigeria

Rising supply to push copper price further below record peak

Bandits steal truckloads of copper worth millions in southern Africa

Petra Diamonds finds 342-carat rough at Cullinan mine

South Africa coal producers bring in drones to contain theft

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