February 10, 2011 Ivanhoe makes major DRC, SA copper discoveries Ivanhoe Mines has made major “Tier 1” copper discoveries in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa, chief executive Robert Friedland […]
February 9, 2011 Japan to invest billions in Africa to compete with China Japan is keen to invest “billions of dollars” in minerals and infrastructure in Africa, trying to catch up to regional rival China […]
February 7, 2011 Harmony’s operating profit is up 33% Gold production was down four percent but operating profit increased 33% at Harmony. The company announced second quarter results on Monday for the period ending Dec. 31, 2010.
February 7, 2011 Higher gold prices push Randgold profits up 43% despite tough year Randgold's full-year profit $120.6M, compared with $84.3M last year. Company proposes to increase dividend by 18% to 20 cents per share; predicts attributable production of 750,000-790,000 ozs for 2011.
February 3, 2011 Great Basin Gold looking to raise $75 million B.C.-based gold company Great Basin Gold is cashing up to the tune of $75 million.
February 3, 2011 SGS to Open Multi-Purpose Commercial Laboratory in Monrovia, Liberia SGS announced plans to open a new multi-purpose laboratory equipped for geochemical and metallurgical testing in Monrovia, Liberia. This new laboratory will be […]
February 2, 2011 BRC forms JV with Rio Tinto to explore for diamonds in DRC Mining Weekly reports: TSX- and JSE-listed BRC DiamondCore has formed a joint venture (JV) with diversified mining group Rio Tinto to resume […]
February 2, 2011 S.Africa: govt will ensure enough coal for Eskom, but coal still not domestic priority State-owned power utility Eskom urges regulation of coal exports to ensure domestic power suppliies, but government backs off declaring coal a strategic […]
February 1, 2011 BHP puts coal prospecting rights up for sale in SA Mining Weekly reports that BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa (Becsa) will divest some of its currently undeveloped coal prospecting rights to […]
January 31, 2011 Rare earths lining to impact Minerals Ltd. Botswana uranium play The Perth-based junior says drilling has shown widespread uranium and rare earth elements at its 100% owned uranium project in Botswana.
Lithium swings from glut to scarcity on Asia demand, Traxys says Lithium is emerging from a period of oversupply after record-high prices spurred supply growth at a time of disappointing demand. January 16, 2026 | 01:05 pm
