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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

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Botswana begins first iron ore mining project

The African nation's heavy reliance on diamonds, which account for a fifth of the Botswana's GDP and more than two thirds of its foreign exchange income.

Reuters | July 13, 2021 | 7:58 am

South Africa’s mining output up 21.9% y/y in May

The country was under a strict lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus in April last year, denting output.

Reuters | July 12, 2021 | 10:46 pm

Lucara Diamond locks in $220 million loan for Karowe expansion

Financing package will help fund a five-year, $514 million underground expansion of the Karowe mine in Botswana.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2021 | 10:03 am

Petra fetches over $40m for 39-carat blue diamond

At $1,021,357 per carat, it is the highest price paid for a single stone.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2021 | 9:33 am

Botswana woos Chinese investors as lenders shun coal projects

The southern African nation, the world’s second-biggest diamond producer, has more than 200 billion tonnes of untapped coal reserves.

Bloomberg News | July 12, 2021 | 7:39 am

Rio Tinto to keep South African operation shut

Richards Bay Minerals, shut down following the murder of the top manager, will open only if safety of people is guaranteed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2021 | 7:35 am

Congo likely to start artisanal cobalt buying within 8 weeks

The government is aiming to end unsafe working practices and child labour.

Reuters | July 12, 2021 | 7:18 am

Barrick confirms extension of Tongon mine life

Tongon went from almost being sold to becoming one of Barrick Gold’s most valued assets.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 11, 2021 | 8:46 am

Gemfields shares spike tied to non disclosable, sensitive information

The emeralds and rubies miner did say it expects to announce sales of $95m in first half of 2021, up 533% from the same period in 2020.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 9, 2021 | 8:50 am

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